Another success for the Nigerian Army as they engaged and
killed dozens of Boko Haram members in a serious gun battle Tuesday.
The insurgents met their death as they tried to attack a
military base in Kangarwa, Borno State.
Though, it was reported that the military overpowered them,
two soldiers lost their lives in the attack.
Due to their dislodgement from Sambisa, the insurgents
recently made Kangarwa their stronghold.
This attack by the insurgents came after the Chief of Defence
Staff visited the area on Thursday to appreciate the gallant soldiers after the
Army recaptured the town.
According to the Army spokesman, Sani Usman: “Troops of 119
Task Force Battalion stationed in Kangarwa northern Borno State, have
successfully repelled an attack by Boko Haram terrorists Tuesday evening. The
attack which started at about 6.30pm, was successfully repelled after about 3
hours of exchange of heavy gunfire that inflicted tremendous casualty on the
terrorists. Unfortunately, 2 of our gallant soldiers paid the supreme price,
while 7 were wounded in action. Due to poor visibility, the number of
terrorists killed could not be ascertained for now.”
It was also reported that the corpses of the gallant
soldiers who lost their lives and those wounded are being evacuated even as mop
up operation is being carried out. He also went further to say that support
from the Nigerian and Chadian Air Force fighter jets made the battle a success.
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