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Troops kill suspected Boko Haram fighter in Yobe, recover rifle, motorcycles By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed a suspected Boko Haram insurgent during a confrontation in Lotori-Garbiya village, Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe state. Sources said the incident occurred on April 20 at about 7:00 p.m. after gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram elements stormed the community and imposed illegal levies on residents. According to the sources, security forces were swiftly mobilised following a distress call and engaged the attackers in a gun battle. One of the suspected insurgents was killed during the encounter, while others reportedly fled into surrounding bushes. The sources said an AK-47 rifle and two Kasea motorcycles were recovered at the scene. Security authorities confirmed that the area had been placed under close surveillance, while patrols were intensified to prevent further attacks. They added that efforts were ongoing to track down fleeing members of the group.