BEVERLY HILLS, February 10, (THEWILL) – The Nigeria Army has revealed that seven newly recruited soldiers were killed in battle after troops of the Nigerian Army and Boko Haram terrorists engaged in a prolonged exchange of gunfire in northern Borno State.
According to a statement by Kingsley Samuel, Deputy Director, Army Public Relations seventh division, 19 other soldiers were injured in the attack which occurred along the Maiduguri-Dikwa road, 70 kilometres east of Maiduguri.
“Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole gallantly fought their way through Boko Haram terrorists ambush along Ajiri-Dikwa road, Borno state,” he said.
“Elements of troops affected encountered the ambush while conducting routine rotation of troops last night. The gallant troops fought their way through, killing many of the terrorists.
“Unfortunately seven soldiers paid the supreme price in the incident, while 19 soldiers sustained various degrees of injuries.
“The soldiers who sustained injuries during the fierce encounter have been evacuated and are currently receiving treatment at military hospital in Maiduguri.
“The troops recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition from the insurgents.”
