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Soldiers, Boko Haram Clash In Borno

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Troops Neutralizes Scores Of Bandits In Zamfara Communities

Nigeria soldiers forced Boko Haram insurgents to flee after engaging them in a gun battle in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

Naija News gathered that the clash which is considered to be a big victory for the Nigerian army took place on Monday.

Boko Haram fighters had invaded the town on motorbikes and gun trucks but troops responded immediately, a resident told TheCable.

“The soldiers put up a very good fight in Bama today. Boko Haram men were outgunned; the terrorists who survived fled and ran away through the bush path they came from,” he said.

Another source disclosed that soldiers from a neighbouring town were deployed to support the soldiers in Bama and with combined efforts, they were able to overpower the insurgents.

Confirming the attack, military public information of the multi-national joint task force (MNJTF) based in Baga, Timothy Antigha, said Boko Haram attacked a military base in the town with the plot to take the soldiers by surprise.

“What was meant to be a surprise dawn attack on Multinational Joint Task Force and national troops this morning became a nightmare for the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), as 10 of its terrorists met their waterloo in Baga,” he said.

“Specifically, at about 5:30 am (Monday) morning, ISWAP terrorists numbering about 30 infested troops defensive locality.

“However, vigilant troops spotted their approach and promptly thwarted what could have been an audacious assault.

“In the process, 10 terrorists, including 4 suicide bombers were neutralized. Others escaped with gunshot wounds, as blood-stained tracks were observed.

“Additionally, assorted arms and ammunition were impounded from other terrorists who fled in disarray.

“Unfortunately, a soldier paid the supreme price; while 5 others sustained varying injuries and have been evaluated for medical attention.

“It must be re-emphasized that the MNJTF acting cohesively with national forces will continue to pursue courses of action necessary for the achievement of its mandate in the Lake Chad Basin.”