The Nigerian Army said that six soldiers sustained injury while
repelling Boko Haram insurgents in an ambush at Arege area of Borno on
Friday. The newswas announced in a statement issued in Maiduguri on Saturday by Brig.-Gen. Texas Chukwu, Army Director, Public Relations.
He said that scores of the insurgents were neutralized while others escaped with various degrees of injury during the encounter.
Chukwu said that one vehicle was recovered from the terrorists, while
three gun trucks were destroyed by the troops of Sector 3, deployed in
operation LAFIYA DOLE.
“Unfortunately, six soldiers sustained various degrees of injury and
are currently receiving medical attention at the military facility.
“The public is once again reminded to report any suspicious movements
or activities in their areas to the law enforcement agents for prompt
action,’’ he announced.
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