JTF, Terrorists in Maiduguri Gun Duel

The incident,  it was gathered took place at about 2pm which forced residents of the Shehuri ward and environs to vacate their homes as they would no longer resist the sound of sporadic gunshots that followed from the JTF upon their arrival at the scene.

JTF Spokesman, Lieutenant Colonel Sagir Musa who confirmed the incident, said, a JTF patrol vehicle was attacked at about 1300 hrs of the day in Shehuri general area by suspected Boko Haram terrorists and the attack was resisted.

The incident, according to Sagir led to the killing of two members of the terrorist group, 2 JTF personnel who were unfortunately wounded, and are stable but are now responding to treatment at UMTH.

Sagir explained that 25 suspects have been arrested so far in connection with the incident.