Nigerian Troops Suffer Set Back in Gashigar

Yesterday at about 5.30pm  suspected escaping remnants of Boko Haram terrorists attacked troops location at Gashigar, border area with Niger Republic,  northern Borno State. The troops did their best to defend the location in vain. In the process, 13 soldiers sustained injuries while some are still missing in action.

The temporary setback made the troops to withdraw from the location.

However, the wounded soldiers have been evacuated and receiving treatment, while efforts are ongoing in search of those missing and clear the Boko Haram terrorists at the general area.

You are please requested to disseminate this information to the public through your medium.

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations

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