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Nigerian Army tells how Boko Haram killed 7 soldiers, injured 19
The Nigeria Army has explained how an attack by Boko Haram, an Islamic terrorist group in Nigeria, left seven soldiers dead and several others wounded,
The army said that the affected troops encountered an ambush by the sect while conducting routine rotation of troops Thursday night.
An eyewitness report had earlier on Friday claimed that not less than seven newly recruited Nigerian soldiers were killed in battle Thursday night after troops of the Nigerian Army and Boko Haram terrorists engaged in a prolonged exchange of gunfire in Borno State.
The report also alleged that about 20 soldiers were injured in the gun battle that took place along the Maiduguri-Dikwa road in the trouble region of North East.
It further claimed that three more soldiers, including a female, were missing following the attack that occurred about 7:30pm after the troops ran into a Boko Haram ambush.
Confirming the attack in a statement signed by Kingsley Samuel, a Lieutenant Colonel and Deputy Director Army Public Relations at the 7 Division, the army disclosed that indeed seven soldiers lost their lives. It put the number of injured soldiers to be 19.
According to the statement, the gallant troops fought their way through, killing a good number of the terrorists.
The statement reads, “Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE gallantly fought their way through Boko Haram Terrorists ambush along Ajiri-Dikwa road, Borno State.
“Elements of troops affected encountered the ambush while conducting routine rotation of troops last night. The gallant troops fought their way through, killing many of the terrorists.
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“Unfortunately 7 soldiers paid the supreme price in the incident while 19 soldiers sustained various degrees of injuries. The soldiers who sustained injuries during the fierce encounter have been evacuated and are currently receiving treatment at Military hospital in Maiduguri.
“The troops recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunitions from the insurgents. Additional troops have been mobilised and are still on aggressive pursuit of the fleeing Boko Haram terrorists.”
Nigerian government and Army have continued to lay claim that Boko Haram has been defeated following military takeover of Sambisa Forest, the headquarters of the insurgent group in North East.
However, the group has continued attacks on soldiers and have note cease carrying out suicide mission in the affected North East regions.
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JOHNSON PETER
February 11, 2017 at 4:53 pm
There is no how there will be gun duel between the soldiers and Boko Haram whereby both parties won’t lose their gallant men. Just that the so called soldiers are also the spies who are divulging the secret of the army to the Boko Haram making them vulnerable to attack. Only GOD can end Boko Haram matter.
seyi jelili
February 11, 2017 at 5:13 pm
In every gathering, there must be a Judas Iscariot. Those soldiers leaking Army secrets are the bad eggs in the force.
Balarabe musa
February 11, 2017 at 5:03 pm
Boko Haram’s initiators never knew their activities would go this far. It was just created then to destabilize Jonathan’s government but not knowing it will spread beyond.
seyi jelili
February 11, 2017 at 5:12 pm
So you mean you the north created Boko Haram to destabilize Jonathan’s government? I wonder why it was so. Kai, GOD will judge you people . I know buhari is not free from this as well because Boko Haram mentioned him then to serve as their mediator in Saudi Arabia. The north are devil reincarnated people.
Margret Dickson
February 11, 2017 at 6:45 pm
Nigerian army has no shame at all. After seven of its men got killed by terrorists and 19 injured, I can’t believe the army can still proudly explain how it occurred. We don’t care if they it was a battle or not, all we care about is the total disappearance of Boko Haram.
Animashaun Ayodeji
February 11, 2017 at 6:52 pm
I knew the battle against Boko Haram was never going to be easy since Nigeria first delayed attack during Jonathan’s administration. Now, the Islamic sect appears to be unshakable and unconquerable. But, I believe with the hard of of Nigerian army, we will see the end of Boko Haram
Nonso Ezeugo
February 12, 2017 at 7:52 am
May thunder fire Boko Haram for killing our soldiers.. there death will be like bush meat that i wish them all