The Nigerian Army involved in Operation LAFIYA DOLE, a multinational Joint Task Force, yesterday, dealt with members of Boko Haram during an attempted attack in Abadam, Borno State, killing 15 insurgents.
This was contained in a statement, Nigerian Army spokesman, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman.
The statement read: “The attack which was launched by the terrorist group at about 6:30 am today, Thursday 22nd September 2016 lasted for about 2 hours.”
“During the fierce battle, the troops killed 15 of the insurgents, with many escaping with gunshot wounds.”
“Sadly however 2 soldiers paid the supreme price in action while 4 others were wounded in action.”
“The bodies of our late colleagues and the wounded have since been evacuated.”
“The gallant troops recovered weapons and ammunition's from the insurgents.”
“These includes, 1 Gun truck, one 60mm Mortar tube, seven 60mm Mortar bomb, a General Purpose Machine (GPMG), 3 damaged AK 47 Rifle, 4 Bandoliers of Anti-Aircraft rounds of ammunition.”
“The troops have continued mop up and clearance operations of the remnants of the terrorists.”
“They have also intensified vigilance and high level of alertness.”
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