Dozens of Boko Haram insurgents who attacked the military base were neutralised 27 Task Force Brigade and Nigeria Army Special Forces School, Buni-Yadi, Yobe, on Sunday.
This was revealed in a statement by Major Nureni Alimi, the Assistant Director, Public Relations, 27 Task Force Brigade on Monday.
Alumi said many insurgents were killed, others received gunshot injuries while a cache of Anti-Aircraft ammunitions, bombs, Rocket Propelled Guns and two Gun trucks were recovered.
“Troops of the 27 Task Force brigade and the Nigeria Army Special Forces school in Buni-Yadi, Gujba Local Government, Yobe successfully defeated Boko Haram terrorists that launched an attack on the military base” it said.
“The terrorists came to engage the Brigade around 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, January 20, 2019, daring the troops for almost two and half hours.
“The gallant troops stood their ground and thoroughly dealt with the insurgents, the troops were in high spirit and jubilated at the victory with high morale,” it added.
Alimi also disclosed that four soldiers sustained minor injuries and were presently receiving treatment in the Brigade medical facility.
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