Three female suicide members of the terrorists group, Boko Haram, were killed on Sunday by the troops of 22 Brigade Garrison deployed in Operation Lafiya Dole.
The suicide bombers were encountered while on patrol around Kubtara Village in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State.
The troops, according to the Deputy Director, Public Relations, Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole, Col. Onyema Nwachukwu, also recovered one Rocket Propelled Grenade and a suicide vest at the scene of the encounter.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, has further commended the troops for their successful exploits and encouraged them to be more daring, vigilant and steadfast, as they clear the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists.
