The 23 Armoured Brigade of the Nigerian Army has confirmed that one soldier died while another was wounded as troops of 232 Battalion of the brigade engaged
Our correspondent obtained a press statement on the encounter from the brigade Sunday morning, as well as pictures of the destruction in Garkida following the Friday evening attack.Boko Haram had invaded the northern Adamawa town of Garkida, in Gombi local government area about 7pm Friday and caused destruction to houses, churches, shops, and vehicles.
In the statement signed by Major Haruna Mohammed Sani, Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, the 23 Armoured Brigade said, “Gallant troops of 232 Battalion of 23 Armoured Brigade under Operation LAFIYA DOLE deployed in Garkida, Gombi LGA of Adamawa State, had thwarted a planned criminal attack on the peaceful town on 21 February 2020 by some criminal Boko Haram Terrorists.
“Regrettably, one gallant soldier paid the supreme price while another soldier was wounded in action. The wounded in action soldier has since been evacuated to a military medical facility and is positively responding to treatment.”
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