The 7 Division of the Nigerian Army with the support of the Nigerian Air force recorded a successful operation when they killed about 56 Boko Haram terrorists in the latest attack launched on the Boko Haram camp in Alafa general area of Baba local government, Borno state.
However, two soldiers were reportedly wounded during the attack with the Islamist group. It will be recalled that the US government has declared Boko Haram as terrorist group.
Acting Deputy Director, Army public relations, Capt. Aliyu Ibrahim Danja, said the operations which took place on Saturday, 28 December led to the destruction of the terrorist’s weapons, equipment and vehicles.
The statement said “ the troops of the 7 Division, Nigerian Army, supportedby the Nigerian Air force launched an intense attack on Boko Haram elements in Alfa general area of Bama local government, killing 56 insurgents while 2 soldier were wounded in the operations”.
The Army stated that the attack was part of the on going operations conducted by the military to ensure a peaceful Christmas and New Year celebrations in Borno state.
The General officer Commanding 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Obidah Ethan, advised the good people of Borno state, urging them to assist the military with useful information as to tackle the sect group.
He said security is everybody’s business and useful information will in no small measure assist the military in its operations in the quest to secure lives and property in the state
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