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8 Soldiers Injured As Army Kills Boko Haram Insurgents In Borno State

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Three soldiers have sustained various degrees of Injure, during an effort to repel an ambush attack by the dreaded Boko Haram sect at Arege area of Borno State on Friday, the Nigeria Army reports.

The Director of Public Relation in The Nigeria Army, Brigadier-General Texas Chukwu, in a statement, said the attack which happened in Maiduguri, caused the death of several of the insurgents, while others escape with various degrees of injury during the encounter.

He 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 said.