At least eight soldiers were killed by suspected Boko Haram terrorists yesterday Thursday, February 9th, along Ajiri-Dikwa road in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State.
The troops were escorting about 200 newly-trained soldiers from Maiduguri to Dikwa when they were ambushed by the terrorists around 7:30pm.
“There was a heavy gunfight. At least eight soldiers have been confirmed killed and two others injured. Boko Haram also suffered losses” a military source told AFP.
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“It was a surprise attack and this is what led to the casualty toll,” the source added on condition of anonymity.
A Civilian JTF member, who confirmed the attack said as many as 10 soldiers may have been killed.
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