Six Boko Haram terrorists were, on Sunday, June 12, 2016, killed in Borno State, the Nigerian Army has said.
The insurgents were killed in Pulka Village in the Gwoza Local Government Area of the state after attempting to attack a military formation.
This was disclosed by army spokesman, Colonel Sani Usman via a statement. It reads:
The terrorists who came through Banki axis of Sambisa forest, attempted to inflict damage on our troops. But the vigilant soldiers rose to the occasion and dealt decisively with the terrorists by killing 6 of them.
They also recovered 1 Fabrique Nationale (FN) rifle with registration number 167229, two belts of 148 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition and 1 FN rifle magazine loaded with 7.62mm ammunition (Special). The troops also blew up 3 Vehicles laden with Improvised Explosives Device (VBIEDs).
Unfortunately, 5 soldiers sustained various degrees of injuries during the attack. They have been moved to the unit’s Medical Reception Station for treatment.
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