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Two soldiers were wounded but are receiving treatment, officials said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recovered weapons included 18 AK-47 rifles, three general purpose machine guns, two PKT anti-aircraft guns, three rocket-propelled grenade launchers, two mortar tubes, four hand grenades, and large quantities of ammunition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The military described the operation as a \u201cmajor success,\u201d adding that pursuit operations are underway to track fleeing insurgents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) factions continue to mount attacks in Borno and Yobe despite sustained military pressure. Analysts say the latest operation underscores both the resilience of Nigerian forces and the persistent threat posed by insurgents in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ABUJA, Nigeria (FN), Nigerian troops have killed 24 terrorists in coordinated operations across Borno and Yobe states, the military said Thursday, marking another success in ongoing counter-insurgency efforts in the northeast. The clash occurred in Kukareta, Yobe State, after insurgents launched a midnight attack. 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