Nigerian Army on Friday evening lost two soldiers in operations to repel attacks from Boko Haram terrorists who attacked troops’ location at Rann, Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno State.
The terrorists came with Motorcycles Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (MCBIED), Anti-Aircraft Guns and other weapons at about 5.00pm and the exchange of fire lasted for some hours before they were overwhelmed by the troops firepower.
Army spokesman, Colonel Sani Usman, said yesterday that unfortunately, one of the terrorists’ suicide bombers detonated himself at an army gun truck, killing the driver and the gunner.
“The truck and the mounted weapon were also damaged beyond repairs. In addition, two soldiers were wounded in action while three others sustained minor injuries.
“The troops killed seven of the attackers instantly while quite a number escaped with gun shot wounds.
“During clearance operations this morning, the troops discovered 9 more Boko Haram terrorists dead bodies in the surrounding areas. Therefore the total number of terrorists killed was 16”, Usman stated.
The troops also recovered a General Purpose Machine Gun, Rocket Propelled Grenade, ammunitions and captured 2 of the terrorists alive.
Usman also disclosed that the bodies of the two deceased soldiers and the wounded in action soldiers were evacuated to Maiduguri, while reinforcement was sent from Gomboru Ngala.
Meanwhile, the troops also safely detonated two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted along Gomboru-Rann road.
It is believed that the IEDs were planted yesterday to prevent troops reinforcement to Rann while the attack lasted.
The Commanding Officer of 3 Battalion has visited the troops and held durbar with them, said the army spokesman.
The Commanding Officer commended the troops for their doggedness during attack and also urged them not to lower their guard.
Despite the incident, troops morale remains very high and they have continued with their clearance operations, Usman added.
The Authority
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