About 13 soldiers were
said to have sustained various degrees of injuries while many are still missing
in action following Boko Haram attack on Nigerian Army location in Borno on
Monday, says Nigerian Army authorities.
The Acting Director, Army
Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman made this known to newsmen
Tuesday evening. According to him, the troops who did their best to defend the
location to no avail were however forced to withdraw from the location as they
were outnumbered.
“Yesterday at about 5.30pm
suspected escaping remnants of Boko Haram terrorists attacked troops location
at Gashigar, border area with Niger Republic, northern Borno State. The troops
did their best to defend the location in vain.” “In the process, 13 soldiers
sustained injuries while some are still missing in action. The temporary
setback made the troops to withdraw from the location.” “However, the wounded
soldiers have been evacuated and receiving treatment, while efforts are ongoing
in search of those missing and clear the Boko Haram terrorists at the general
area.”
Culled from: Vanguard Newspaper
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