6 civilians killed as Boko Haram ambush military escort

Six civilians were killed on Monday afternoon when Boko Haram terrorists ambushed a military escort at Sanda general area, Borno State.

This is contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Army spokesman Colonel Sani Usman.

According to Usman three soldiers were injured in the incident.

The statement reads, “Suspected elements of the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists who were foraging for food, ambushed troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE escorting commercial vehicles from Damboa to Maiduguri, at Sanda general area, Borno State.

“Unfortunately, five civilians lost their lives at the incident and another died on the way to the hospital. Three soldiers also sustained injuries. The wounded have been evacuated to Maiduguri.”

 

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