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Soldiers kill 2 suspected Boko Haram members in Katsina

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This file picture taken on April 30, 2013 shows Nigerian troops patrolling in the streets of the remote northeast town of Baga, Borno State. Nigerian forces battled Boko Haram insurgents in the capital Abuja on September 20, 2013 as the military sent troops to a town where the Islamists slaughtered at least 87 people, casting further doubt on claims that the group's rebellion has been contained.  AFP PHOTO/PIUS UTOMI EKPEI
This file picture taken on April 30, 2013 shows Nigerian troops patrolling in the streets of the remote northeast town of Baga, Borno State. Nigerian forces battled Boko Haram insurgents in the capital Abuja on September 20, 2013 as the military sent troops to a town where the Islamists slaughtered at least 87 people, casting further doubt on claims that the group’s rebellion has been contained. AFP PHOTO/PIUS UTOMI EKPEI

Katsina – Soldiers on Friday confirmed the killing of two suspected Boko Haram members in Katsina State.

The Commanding Officer of the 35 Battalion of the Nigerian Army in Katsina, Col. Alhassan Gerema, made the announcement while speaking with newsmen in Katsina.

He said that troops raided a house at Filin-polo Quarters in Katsina, following a tip-off.

The commander said that two suspected Boko Haram members died during the operation and that one other member was captured.

Witnesses said that troops surrounded the hideout of the terrorists and exchanged fire with the suspects.

NAN reports that residents have vacated the area, following the incident.

– NAN

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