JUST IN: 5 Nigerian Soldiers, 4 Vigilantes Killed In Fresh Boko Haram Attacks[PHOTOS]
Operation Lafiya Dole troops carrying out clearance operations on suspected Boko Haram terrorists’ hideouts in Talala and Ajigin, southern part of Borno state, were ambushed by suspected terrorists at Ugundiri village, Damboa Local Government Area, Borno state, while returning to base after clearance operations yesterday.
A statement from acting Director, Army Public Relations Col. Sani Usman said five soldiers, three vigilantes and one Civilian JTF lost their lives during the ambush, while 19 soldiers and one Civilian JTF sustained various degrees of injuries.
“The bodies of the late soldiers and civilians have been evacuated to Maiduguri while the injured are receiving commensurate medical care and are in stable condition.
“The troops destroyed the terrorists Gun truck and recovered 2 Anti-Aircraft guns, 2 spare Gun barrels, 1 General Purpose Machine Gun, 1 Rocket Propelled Grenade, 1 AK-47 Rifle and 320 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.
“Troops have been mobilized into blocking positions to further neutralize fleeing Boko Haram terrorists,” the statement read.
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