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Boko Haram Attacks Military Base, Suffers Great Loss

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MICHAEL AKINOLA

Troops of the 27 Task Force Brigade and Nigerian Army Special Forces School, Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government of Yobe State, successfully defeated Boko Haram terrorists that launched an attack on the military base.

 

According to Major Nureni Alimi, Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 27 Task Force Brigade, the terrorists came to engage the Brigade around 4:15pm on Sunday 20th January, 2019, daring the troops for almost two and a half hours. The gallant troops stood their ground and thoroughly dealt with them.

 

Two Gun trucks of the terrorists were reportedly collected from them and some of them were neutralised in the process while several others were seen taking to their heels with gunshot injuries. Cache of Anti Aircraft ammunitions and bombs of Rocket Propelled Gun were also recovered.

 

The troops were said to be in high spirit as they all jubilated with high morale. Only 4 soldiers sustained minor injuries and are currently receiving treatment in the Brigade medical facility.

 

 

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