Operatives of the Nigerian Army, on Saturday, confirmed the death of 26 terrorists during a gun battle with terrorists.
The Army also said two of its officers and five soldiers were also killed by the terrorists, on Friday, in Borno State.
Army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement, on Saturday, confirmed the death of the officers and men.
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He said troops of Sector 1 Joint Task Force(JTF) North East (NE), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) neutralised scores of Boko Haram elements and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists who infiltrated Kala Balge town mounted on gun trucks and motorcycles on Friday, 3 December 2021.
According to the statement, “The insurgents attacked troops deployed at the Forward Operational Base (FOB) Rann, a border town between Nigeria and Cameroon.
“Troops gallantly engaged the maurading terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to abandon their mission and withdrew in disarray.
“In the fierce battle for Kala Balge, troops defended the town and neutralized 26 BH/ISWAP terrorists.
“The gallant troops also captured terrorists’ combat vehicles, 18 AK 47 rifles and one M-21 rifle with large quantity of ammunition.
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“Several other equipment were also destroyed by troops. Regrettably, two officers and five soldiers paid the supreme price, while three personnel who sustained gun shot wounds are currently receiving medical attention,” he said.
He said the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya had paid tribute to the departed heroes, who paid the supreme price in defending their fatherland.
“He has also commended troops for their gallantry in the North East, especially with the recent successes recorded in Gajiram and the Tumbus,” Gen. Nwackukwu said.