Soldiers repel terrorist attack in Borno after 10-hour battle

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April 19, 2016 1:30 PM

Soldiers of the Nigerian Army, on Monday, April 18, 2016, repelled a Boko Haram attack in Kareto, Borno State.

Nigerian soldiers rescue Boko Haram prisoners in Borno

Soldiers of the Nigerian Army, on Monday, April 18, 2016, repelled a

News of the battle between the troops and the terrorists broke on Monday with the army promising more details.

“Please recall that Boko Haram terrorists attacked our troops’ location at Kareto, northern Borno State Monday morning,” Army spokesman, Sani Usman said via a statement.

“The troops successfully repelled the attack and killed quite a number of the terrorists. The situation has since been brought under control and reinforcement sent.

“So far our troops had 2 officers and 22 soldiers wounded in action. All of them have been evacuated to Military Hospital Maiduguri where they are receiving treatment,” he added.

The army had earlier revealed that the terrorists had begun hiding in trees to evade capture.

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