3 Soldiers Killed, 8 Injured as Nigerian Army Repels Boko Haram Militants

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The Nigerian Army has told how its troops dealt with Boko Haram militants who killed three soldiers in an ambush and left eight others injured.

Relaying the encounter on its twitter, the Nigerian Army says, “Troops of Sector 3, Operation LAFIYA DOLE attached to Super Camp Monguno on Friday 30th August 2019 while on patrol dealt a devastating blow on Boko Haram terrorists along Monguno-Mairari-Gajiram axis. 

“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.

“The gallant 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.”