The Army has said some soldiers have gone missing after an attack by Boko Haram on troops in Gashigar, Borno State.

In a statement by Army spokesperson, Col. Sani Usman, the army said the group attack the soldiers at about 5:30 p.m. on Monday.

Usman said the troops suffered a “temporary setback” and had to withdraw from the location.

He said some soldiers went missing during the attack while some others were injured.

“The troops did their best to defend the location in vain. In the process, 13 soldiers sustained injuries while some are still missing in action,” he said.

He continued, “However, the wounded soldiers have been evacuated and receiving treatment, while efforts are ongoing in search of those missing and clear the Boko Haram terrorists at the general area.”

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