At least 23 Boko Haram militants have been killed by Nigerian troops during recent operations in the country's restive northeast region, a military spokesperson said Tuesday.

Spokesman Benard Onyeuko told reporters that they have carried out aggressive clearance operations, ambushes, robust day-and-night patrols in order to get rid of the remnants of the Boko Haram militants.

He said several terrorist elements were neutralized and a large quantity of equipment was captured, including logistics consignment.

Benard told reporters that six soldiers were wounded during the period of operation.

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