Five Dead In Soldiers Clash With Boko Haram Insurgents In Yobe

Two soldiers and three Boko Haram insurgents were killed when the two groups clash in Gujba local government area of Yobe state.

John Enenche, coordinator, defence media operations, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.

NAN quoted him as saying the incident occurred after some insurgents laid an ambush for soldiers on Sunday.

Eneche said the troops of combat team 1, Operation Kantana Jimlan were on a patrol along Buni Yadi – Buni Gari axis of Yobe when they ran into multiple improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and a Boko Haram ambush.

He said apart from the death of the two soldiers, three others sustained injuries as a result of the IED explosion.

“Three terrorists were neutralised, while an unconfirmed number escaped with various degrees of injury,” Eneche said in a statement.

He said the air task force of Operation Lafiya Dole destroyed the logistics base of the Boko Haram/Islamic States of West Africa Province (ISWAP) at Njimia on the fringes of Sambisa forest in Borno state on Monday.

“The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) attack assets scored accurate hits in their bombing runs on the target area, completely obliterating the logistics stores as well as causing damage to several other BHT structures in the settlement,” Eneche said.

“The Chief of the Air Staff commends the Air Task Force for their professionalism and directs them to remain resolute towards eradicating the terrorists from the north-east.

“The Armed Forces of Nigeria will remain unwavering in its quest to end the terrorism and will do everything possible to ensure there is no repeat of this kind of traumatic incident.

“The military high command commends troops of Operation Lafiya Dole for their unwavering determination, hard work and resilience.”