The Nigerian Army has disclosed that a gun
battle between men of the Joint Task Force and militants from the Islamist
group Boko Haram occurred in Maiduguri, Borno State on Tuesday, leaving
one soldier and 13 insurgents dead.
According to army spokesman Sagir
Musa, “At about 1600 hours (1500 GMT) today, troops of the Joint Task
Force Operation Restore Order had an encounter with Boko Haram terrorists at
Bulabulin and Bayan Quarters of Maiduguri. During the encounter the JTF lost
one soldier and two were wounded. Thirteen Boko Haram terrorists lost their
lives.”
Musa who said the operation against the Boko
Haram cell in Maiduguri was ongoing, revealed that three assault rifles, one
rocket-propelled grenade and large quantities of ammunition had already been
recovered.
“Civilians were well protected and have no
casualties recorded as a result of the encounter. The operation is ongoing to
apprehend the fleeing members of the gang and recover more weapons,” he added.
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