Two military officers and twenty two soldiers were wounded in a battle against Boko Haram terrorists Monday morning, Army Headquarters has confirmed.
Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, who confirmed the development, recalled that Boko Haram terrorists attacked Nigerian troops location at Kareto, northern Borno State.
He said the Nigerian troops successfully repelled the attack and killed quite a number of the terrorists.
“The situation has since been brought under control and reinforcement sent. So far our troops had 2 officers and 22 soldiers wounded in action.
“All of them have been evacuated to Military Hospital Maiduguri where they are receiving treatment,” Usman said.
Earlier in the day, the acting Army spokesman confirmed that Boko Haram terrorists attempted an incursion into 113 Battalion at Kareto Northern Borno State.
According to him, the timely response of the troops involved air cover as well as more reinforcement that were also deployed.
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