No less than five soldiers have lost their lives in an ambush by Boko Haram insurgents at Pridang– Bitta in Gwoza local government area of Borno state after their vehicle stepped on Improvised Explosive Devices, IEDs.
The Director, Army Public Relations, Texas Chukwu, confirmed the tragic incident, saying it happened on Thursday.
In a statement, Chukwu said the insurgents engaged troops of 271 task force battalion deployed in Operation Lafiya Dole in a gun battle.
He added that while many of them were killed, some escaped with gunshot injuries.
The statement read: ”Troops of 271 Tasks Force Battalion deployed in Operation Lafiya Dole today Thursday 31 May 2018, while on clearance operation along Pridang – Bitta in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, fought through an ambush staged by elements of Boko Haram Terrorists.
“During the fight troops ran into Improvised Explosive Device (IED) buried along Pridang – Bitta road by Boko Haram Terrorists before encountering the ambush.
“In the fire fight that ensued, the gallant troops fought through the ambush, they neutralized several Boko Haram Terrorists, while others fled with gunshot wounds.
“Sadly, five military personnel paid the supreme price as a result of the Improvised Explosive Device attack.
“The remains of the deceased personnel have been promptly evacuated to 7 Division Medical Services and Hospital.’”
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