Twenty-two people including 19 Boko Haram fighters were killed during the Damboa, Borno State fire fight between troops and the insurgents, according to the Army.
Apart from the dead, many of the terrorists were also injured by the troops of 25 Task Force Brigade whose gallantry was lauded by Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum and Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai.
“The troops responded swiftly, bringing to bear superior fire power against the criminals in conjunction with the Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole. He said Gen. Buratai urged the soldiers “to remain steadfast, loyal and resolute in the discharge of their professional responsibilities.” “The insurgents were deprived of and we know what one vehicle used for fighting means to the Boko Haram, talk more of 19.”
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