The Nigerian Army on Friday confirmed the killing of an Army Colonel and a Captain during a clash with Boko Haram terrorists in Borno and Yobe States.
The statement reads, ”Troops of 212 Battalion deployed at Forward Operating Base Jakana, on Wednesday neutralised some Boko Haram/ISWAP Terrorists.”The terrorists came at about 1845 hours in 7 Gun Trucks and fought fiercely to infiltrate the camp, but the attack was thwarted with heavy fire and bombardment by the gallant and patriotic troops who were vigilant and battle ready.
”Troops immediately followed in hot pursuit and the following items were captured: 1 x Anti Aircraft Gun, 2 x Rocket Propelled Grenade Tubes 2 x AK 47 Rifles, 15 x Machine Gun rounds, 12 x AK 47 NATO rounds. The Chief of Army Staff , Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai while commiserating with the families of the fallen heroes reiterated that “Personnel of the Nigerian Army will never be deterred in the ongoing noble and patriotic fight against terrorism and insurgency in the North East”.
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