The Defence Headquarters says over 10 soldiers lost their lives during
the Boko Haram attack at Ashaka town in Gombe state on Thursday December
4th.
In a statement released yesterday, the Defence headquarters said many
Boko Haram members were also killed. Find the statement as posted on
their website below.......
Terrorists fleeing Ashaka on Thursday managed to retrieve 3 truckloads
full of their dead members following the defeat & heavy casualty
they suffered after a fierce battle with troops in the area. The
terrorists who had come in large number with heavy equipment &
convoy of over 30 vehicles & a number of motor cycles, were on a
mission to take control of Ashaka town, after they had operated in
Bajoga & environ in Gombe state. Troops who got wind of their intention to overun other towns pursued the
terrorists while some also laid ambush for them.
The terrorists were
forced to abandon the mission when the troops proved unyielding. Most of
the vehicles & equipment used by the terrorists for their mission,
were destroyed before they chose to flee the location. Over 10 soldiers
however died in the battle while those who were wounded are being
treated in military hospitals.
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