Casualties as federal troops, Boko Haram terrorists engaged in deadly encounter

Three soldiers died, eight wounded in a mortal encounter with Boko Haram terrorists along the Monguno-Mairari-Gajram area of Borno on Friday.

Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sagir Musa made the disclosure in a statement issued on Sunday titled ‘TROOPS DEALT DECISIVE BLOW ON BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS’.

According to him, the troops were from Sector 3, Operation LAFIYA DOLE attached to Super Camp Monguno.

 “The patrol team came in contact with the terrorists and engaged them with heavy volume of fire that neutralized countless number while a few escaped with gunshot wounds going by blood trails in the general area,” Musa stated.

The troops also recovered some weapons and equipment from the terrorists.

“Sadly, during the encounter 3 of our gallant soldiers paid the supreme price while 8 other soldiers sustained injuries.

“The bodies of the fallen heroes and those that sustained injuries have since been evacuated,” he said.

The wounded are being treated and are in stable condition.

He added the troops have continued their patrol to smoke out the hiding terrorists.

 “The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General TY Buratai, along with some Principal Staff Officers from the Army Headquarters, Theatre Commander, Operation LAFIYA DOLE and other commanders, have visited the troops and those wounded in action”, he added.