Some Nigerian Soldiers Missing, 13 Others Injured, As Boko Haram Attacked Troops in Gashigar
An unspecified number of soldiers are missing, while 13 others were injured on Monday evening around 5.30pm.
According to a statement signed by Colonel Sani Kakasheka Usman the Army’s Acting Director of Public Relations, he said; “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.”
He said; “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.
