The Nigerian military in Abuja confirms it has killed 10 members Boko Haram sect and captured 65 who sneaked into Maiduguri in Borno State after fleeing various hot spots on account of military strikes.
The men were killed in Gamboru area during a gun duel with troops implementing the state of emergency.
The army also reported the recovery from the sect of 11 cars, weapons and four tricycles popularly known as Keke NAPEP, and about 24 cell phones.
Also today, the Joint Task Force (JTF) in the state extended the crackdown on Boko Haram by announcing a 24-hour curfew in Maiduguri and some of its environs considered to be strong bases of the sect.
The affected areas, according to JTF spokesman, Lt. Sagir Musa, include Gamboru, Mairi Kuwait, Bakin Kogi, Kasuwan shanu, and the road leading to Baga.
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