The 21 Amoured Brigade soldiers reportedly killed six Boko Haram terrorists in the Bama Local Government Area of Borno State during a raid on a black market the militants had set up.
On Wednesday at 11 a.m., the army carried out the operation alongside the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), storming the illegal market known as Daula Market in Bararam village, Bama.
According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency specialist and security analyst in Lake Chad, when the forces busted the illegal market, commercial activities were ongoing at the time of the operation.
When the forces approached, the terrorists fired their weapons, but they were quickly engaged, according to Makama, who also said that six of them were killed.
He claimed that the dealers were allegedly trading the insurgents scrap metal for goods like corn, beans, salt, seasoning, discarded clothing, narcotics, and gasoline.
He said, "They captured hundreds of Boko Haram members, including collaborators and logistics providers, and some weapons were found."
He claims that the suspects have been brought to the Brigade headquarters in Bama for a full inquiry.
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