Some
Boko Haram terrorists have attacked a convoy of Nigerian troops along the
Ajiri-Dikwa Road, Borno State, killing seven soldiers.
It
was learnt that the recruits, who were troops of the Operation Lafiya Dole,
also killed an undisclosed number of the Boko Haram members.
An
army source said the insurgents attacked the troops late on Thursday evening,
adding that a female soldier was also abducted during the ambush.
A
humanitarian worker also confirmed that he heard military radio traffic
speaking on the incident.
The
Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, and spokesman, 7 Division, Lt.-Col.
Kingsley Samuel, confirmed the deaths of the soldiers, adding that the troops
were after the fleeing Boko Haram insurgents.
-Punch
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