Boko Haram terrorists ambush Nigerian soldiers; 9 dead (photos)

– Troops on clearance operation in Borno state were attacked by Boko Haram terrorists

– Some soldiers lost their lives and were evacuated while those injured are received treatment

– The army vowed to capture the fleeing terrorists

A Boko Haram ambush on troops on clearance operation has led to the death of nine security operatives

The attack was carried out in Talala and Ajigin area of Borno on Sunday, October 30 as the troop engaged in clearance operation.



In a statement by Colonel Kukasheka Usman who is the army spokesperson, he said 5 soldiers, 3 vigilantes and 1 civilian (Joint Task Force) JTF lost their lives.

19 soldiers and 1 Civilian JTF also sustained injuries.

Read the statement below:



Operation LAFIYA DOLE troops carrying out clearance operations on suspected Boko Haram terrorists hideouts in Talala and Ajigin, southern part of Borno State, were ambushed by suspected Boko Haram terrorists at Ugundiri village, Damboa Local Government Area, Borno State, while returning to base after clearance operations yesterday.




Unfortunately, 5 soldiers, 3 vigilantes and 1 Civilian JTF lost their lives during the ambush, while 19 soldiers and 1 Civilian JTF sustained various degrees of injuries.



The bodies of the late soldiers and civilians have been evacuated to Maiduguri while the injured are receiving commensurate medical care and are in stable condition.

The troops destroyed the terrorists Gun truck and recovered 2 Anti-Aircraft guns, 2 spare Gun barrels, 1 General Purpose Machine Gun, 1 Rocket Propelled Grenade, 1 AK-47 Rifle and 320 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition