The Nigerian Army has neutralized a notorious Boko Haram insurgent that had been terrorising Kwatarha and Torikwaptir communities of Gwoza LGA in Borno.

The insurgent was gunned down by Nigerian troops on Monday, September 28, during an operation in Gwoza.

The army has also arrested a Boko Haram kingpin, Alhaji Tijjani Usman Damagum.

He was reportedly tracked down and arrested at Damagum town, Yobe.

According to the Army spokesperson, Damagum is a high profile Boko Haram member, who has led insurgents on various attacks especially in Yobe.

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