Nigeria military says kills 300 Boko Haram militants in counter offensive

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (Reuters) – Nigerian forces have killed more than 300 Boko Haram fighters during an operation to recapture 11 towns and villages since the start of the week, the military said on Wednesday, as regional neighbours also pounded the militants. “Weapons and equipment were also captured and some destroyed,” defence spokesman Major-General Chris Olukolade…