The Nigerian troops recently suffered a level of casualty after five soldiers were brutally killed by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno state.
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Five Nigerian soldiers have been brutally killed while another three are now missing after Boko Haram insurgents attacked them in Magumeri town of Borno state.
This was revealed on Friday by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Sani Usman, who did not disclose the names of the deceased soldiers.
He said, “Troops chased fleeing Boko Haram Terrorists up to Doho, Mina Maideni, Donari, Salari, and Lawari villages. After hot pursuit and mop up the troops were able to neutralise an unconfirmed number of Boko Haram terrorists.
“Unfortunately we lost an officer and four soldiers, while three others were still missing.”