13 Soldiers, Police Officer Killed In Fresh Boko Haram Ambush
The Nigerian Army confirms that Boko Haram terrorists have killed at
least 13 soldiers and one police officer in an ambush in Borno State.
Deputy Director of Public Relations, Operation Lafiya Dole Theatre
Command, Colonel Onyema Nwachukwu said the security operatives attached
to 1 Division were on escort duty along Damaturu – Maiduguri Road when
the incident occurred.
He however regretted that the troops fought through the ambush staged by the terrorists but lost their lives in the process. “The
gallant troops engaged the terrorists in a firefight, courageously
wading through the ambush. Sadly, 13 military and police personnel,
including a police officer paid the supreme price while extricating
themselves from the ambush” he said.
The Army has since commenced a clearance operation to pursue and
eliminate the terrorist ambush party and the bodies of the gallant
soldiers and the policeman have been evacuated.
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