Troops ‘kill’ 100 Boko Haram insurgents in Yobe

The Nigeria army says its men have killed 100 Boko Haram insurgents in Yobe state.

According to Sani Usman, army spokesman, seven soldiers were killed in the encounter with the insurgents while one officer and eight other soldiers sustained wounds.
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“The fleeing Boko Haram terrorists in a great sign of desperation and to create an impression that they remain relevant, at the early hours of today made a futile attempt on 120 task force battalion troops located at Goniri, Yobe State,” he said in a statement.‎
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“During the encounter, our gallant troops successfully repelled the attacked and inflicted heavy casualty on the invading terrorists as all of them were killed. On the last count over 100 terrorists bodies were seen. Unfortunately however, seven of our gallant soldiers paid the supreme price while defending our fatherland, while one officer and eight soldiers were wounded in action.”
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The army spokesman also disclosed that the troops recovered sizeable arms, ammunition, and other equipment from the insurgents.

“These include one general purpose machine gun, two rocket propelled grenades, nine AK-47 rifles and belted rounds of 7.62 (NATO) ammunitions. Others were various wires used for Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), seven primed IEDs, different types of spanners and a torch Light,” he explained.‎

Usman said the troops had consolidated on the encounter and are more determined to defend their location and continued to serve as a blocking force to any fleeing insurgent from the Nigeria air force aerial bombardments and other troops’ artillery fire.

“In a related development, troops of 21 brigade on fighting patrol from Bama to Ngurosoye, have destroyed Boko Haram terrorists camps along that axis. While on patrol, the brave soldiers came across some of the terrorists hideouts that also served as fabricating area for IEDs and the terrorists’ training area. Another patrol along Bama-Kawuri axis discovered and exhumed IEDs and wires for detonation,” he added.‎

“It is important to reiterate that the Nigeria army along with the support of the Nigeria air force and other security agencies would not relent in its determined effort of defeating Boko Haram terrorists.”‎