by Panshak Ibrahim
According to PR Nigeria, 78 Boko Haram terrorists were killed in their attempt to capture a military base in Biu, Borno State.
In the wee hours of Wednesday, January 14, hundreds of terrorists, including Chadian nationals were repelled by Nigerian troops, as they sought to expand their operational bases and cart away weapons.
During the firefight, two Anti-aircraft guns were also reported to have been seized from the terrorists.
On Thursday, January 15, Military sources confirmed that not less than 78 bodies of the terrorists had been counted.
When contacted, Defence Spokesman, Major General Chris Olukolade declined to comment on Boko Haram casualty figure saying that the military is more concerned about the success of the operations than the figures of the terrorists killed during the encounters.
He, however, said:”What is important now is for us to consolidate on the victory, recapture areas where the terrorists are presently operating and restore peace to the entire north east.”
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