Two soldiers, many terrorists killed as troops battle Boko Haram in Borno

Two Nigerian Army personnel and scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists have been killed in Borno.

Troops engaged the terrorists in a fierce battle at the Bula, Yobe axis of Banki in Bama Local Government Area.

An intelligence officer told PRNigeria that the enemies had attempted to attack a military formation.

The officers and men of 21 Armoured Brigade Bama, under Operation Hadin Kai, exchanged fire with the adversaries for two hours.

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The terrorists based in Sambisa forest stormed their target from different directions with about six gun trucks.

“The terrorists withdrew in disarray with a large number of them suffering fatal injuries, leaving behind several weapons and ammunition including anti-aircraft gun barrel, AK 47 rifles.

“Unfortunately, we lost two gallant military personnel while pursuing the fleeing remnants of the terrorists after the encounter,” the source said.

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