Nigerian Troops, Hunters kill 150 Boko Haram Terrorists in Madagali, Gwoza

Self Defense fighters says they fought along side Nigerian soldiers to kill 150 Boko Haram militants and rescued 36 children and women captives in the country's north east.


Civilians who participated in Tuesday's night assault said they went to the Madagali and Gwoza areas acting on informations heard that the islamic sect were planning an attack.

Self Defense fighter Bukar Jimeta said they killed at least 150 militants and recovered guns and explosives used in the suicide bombings that has killed several in recent months.

Civil hunter, Young Morris said they rescued 36 children and women.

Nigeria's military has been promising a final onslaught against the militants whose six years reign has killed 20,000 people.