Suspected
members of Boko Haram have staged a surprise attack in Borno state with
several soldiers missing and many others injured.
Boko Haram terrorists
According to the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman,
"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."
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