20 Boko Haram terrorists killed in clash with Nigerian troops
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May 18, 2020
Nigerian troops on Sunday killed 20 Boko Haram and ISWAP) terrorists, north west of Baga town in Borno.
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However, nine Nigerian soldiers were wounded.
Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, the Coordinator of Defence Media Operations, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja.
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Enenche said the troops of 130 Battalion recorded the success in a decisive intercept offensive operation.
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They were assisted by the Army Super Camp, Baga.
He said that the terrorists were armed with mortars, rocket propelled grenades and small arms.
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They were heading to attack villages surrounding Baga, he said.
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But the troops attacked their convoy with overwhelming fire power.
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According to him, the troops captured six AK 47 Rifles, 520 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and five 36 hand grenades.
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"However, nine of our gallant soldiers were wounded in action with no loss of life.
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"The wounded were evacuated to Sector 3 hospital for treatment.
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"The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, commends the gallant troops for their professionalism and directs them to remain resolute toward eradicating the criminals from the North East," he said.
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