How Boko Haram Killed 13 Soldiers, Two Policemen In Yobe

ADVERTISE HERE

ADVERTISE HERE

The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said its troops had repelled attack
coordinated by Boko Haram insurgents at a military formation in Kukareta
, Damaturu Local Government Area of Yobe .

In a statement , Col .
Onyema Nwachukwu, the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, said the
insurgents had, on Monday at about 6: 30 pm, attacked a Military Forward
Operational Base in Kukareta community of Yobe .

Nwachukwu said
that the gallant troops engaged the insurgents in fierce battle and
repelled the attack , killing many of them , adding that a soldier was
wounded in the attack .

He disclosed that 13 soldiers and two
Police personnel also lost their lives when they ran into an ambush by
the insurgents on Damaturu -Maiduguri Road.
“ In another encounter ;
troops of 1 Division on escort duty along Damaturu –Maiduguri Road,
yesterday ( Monday ) fought through an ambush staged by Boko Haram
terrorists .

“ The gallant troops engaged the terrorists in a
fire fight , courageously wading through the ambush . Sadly , thirteen
military and a Police personnel , including an officer , paid the
supreme price while extricating themselves from the ambush .

“ A clearance operation to pursue and eliminate the Boko Haram terrorists ’ ambush party is still ongoing, ” he said .

According
to him , bodies of the gallant soldiers and the wounded were evacuated ,
adding that the wounded soldier was currently receiving treatment .

ADVERTISE HERE

CLICK HERE TO COMMENT ON THIS POST

Do you find Naijafinix Blog Useful??

Click Here for Feedback and 5-Star Rating!



Be the first to comment

Share your thoughts

Your email address will not be published.