{Nigerian military has confirmed that at least 100 Boko Haram terrorists were killed on Friday during a futile attempt to take over Konduga town, some 40 miles from Maiduguri.}
Military sources however disclosed that a few of about 200 strong militants escaped in the only truck that manoeuvred from the scene.
Combining air power with infantry activities, troops were said to have ambushed the insurgents while marching from Bama to Konduga, Air Force jets and attack helicopters rained fire and brimstones on the invaders while ground troops picked those of them attempting to flee the scene.
“Most of the dead insurgents were mangled beyond recognition during the few hours of fury displayed by our men,” a senior military officer confided.
It was learnt that several weapons including anti aircraft guns mounted on trucks and RPGs were gathered by the military following the annihilation of the insurgents.
Others materials said to have been captured by the military included an armored personnel carrier (APC), several Hilux vehicles and motorcycles, our sources added.
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