Nigerian Army rescues hostages, kills Boko Haram kingpin, militantsMarch 21, 2016 - 16:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Nigerian Army on Monday, March 21 said its troop engaged in clearing operation at Dalore in Borno State killed 19 Boko Haram terrorists, including a kingpin of the group, Premium Times reports. The Acting Director of Public Relations at Army Headquarters, Sani Usman, said 67 hostages were freed during the operation, with arms and ammunition also recovered. Usman, a colonel, said in the statement, “The 22 Brigade Garrison carried out clearing operation at Dalore camp on Sunday, killing 19 Boko Haram terrorists and Ameer of Dalore among them. “The troops also captured 2 AK-47 Rifles, 1 Small Machine Gun and 1 Hand Grenade and recovered 4 pickup vehicles. They rescued 67 hostages from the terrorists. The freed captives are currently undergoing screening at Internally Displaced Persons in Dikwa,” Usman noted. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |