AhlulBayt News Agency

source : Anadolu
Wednesday

26 December 2018

1:46:07 PM
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13 Nigerian security forces killed in Boko Haram ambush

Nigerian army has said at least 13 security operatives -- including soldiers and policemen -- were killed in an ambush by Boko Haram terrorists in the restive northeast region.

AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Nigerian army has said at least 13 security operatives -- including soldiers and policemen -- were killed in an ambush by Boko Haram terrorists in the restive northeast region.

Army spokesman Onyema Nwachukwu said in a statement late Tuesday that the troops ran into the ambush along the Maiduguri-Damaturu road during an escort mission.

“The gallant troops engaged the terrorists in a fire fight, courageously wading through the ambush,” said the statement.

Several Boko Haram terrorists also died in the ensuing fight, it added.


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