Boko Haram: 7 Soldiers killed, 19 others injured in Borno ambush

Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE were yesterday ambushed by the Boko Haram terrorists, along Ajiri-Dikwa road, Borno State.

A statement from the Deputy Director Army Public Relations 7 Division, Lt-Col. Kingsley Samuel said the troops encountered the ambush while conducting routine rotation last night.

“The gallant troops fought their way through, killing many of the terrorists.

“Unfortunately, 7 soldiers paid the supreme price in the incident while 19 soldiers sustained a various degree of injuries.

“The soldiers who sustained injuries during the fierce encounter have been evacuated and are currently receiving treatment at a Military hospital in Maiduguri.

“The troops recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunitions from the insurgents. Additional troops have been mobilized and are still in an aggressive pursuit of the fleeing Boko Haram terrorists,” the statement said.