The Joint Task Fork Force (JTF) in Yobe State had killed four
suspected members of Boko Haram, while one police of the JTS lost his
life in the gun duel yesterday in Potiskum, Yobe State. A soldier too
was injured.
The spokesperson of the JTF, Lt. Eli Lazarus said in a statement.
He said, “ At about 2pm yesterday Saturday 29 December 2012, men of
the Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation RESTORE ORDER III Yobe State on
cordon and search operation in Yandiski area of Potiskum had an
encounter with suspected terrorists. Four of the suspected terrorists
were killed in the encounter. One policeman attached to the JTF lost his
life and a soldier sustained injuries.
“Four AK 47 rifles, one double barreled gun, sixteen magazines and
three hundred and eighty rounds of ammunition were recovered. Other
items recovered are; two gas cylinders and several Improvised Explosive
Devices (IED) making materials. Fifty nine persons were arrested during
the operation for interrogation.
“ JTF urges all law abiding people of Yobe State to go about their
lawful activities and support the Task Force through the provision of
relevant and timely information that will assist in ridding the State of
terrorist activities.”
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