Nigeria: Boko Haram Terrorists Ambush Army's Escort, Kill Five

19 September 2016

Suspected elements of the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists who were foraging for food, Monday, ambushed troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE escorting commercial vehicles from Damboa to Maiduguri, at Sanda general area, Borno State and killed five civilians as well as wounding three soldiers.

This was contained in a statement issued, Monday, by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations.

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