More than 30 Boko Haram terrorists were killed while scores escaped with gunshot injuries, following Monday’s attack on troops of the 113 Battalion of the Nigerian Army at Kareto, northern Borno State, which were successfully repelled, Vanguard reports, citing military sources.
The terrorists’ who were said to have numbered almost a hundred, reportedly started the attack by launching IEDS on positions of the troops and followed with shooting from different angles all in a bid to confuse the troops but the soldiers aware of the tactic, stood their ground and fought back gallantly.
Please be informed that our troops are currently engaged in fierce battle with Boko Haram terrorists at Kareto, Northern Borno. Details soon
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The military later confirmed that two officers and 22 soldiers sustained various degrees of injuries from gunshots as well as IEDS attacks but no life was lost.
“All of them have been evacuated to Military Hospital Maiduguri where they are receiving treatment. Thank you for your kind prayers, support, cooperation and understanding,” a statement signed by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman Acting Director Army Public Relations said.
