Scores of insurgents and 5 soldiers died over the weekend in a fierce encounter in Magumeri village, Borno State
Army said the encounter followed an invasion of the village by insurgents with the intention to loot food and other valuables.
“The criminals came in numbers to infiltrate Magumeri village in order to loot food items and other valuables. The indefatigable troops effectively thwarted the terrorists’ plan through superior fire power.”
“However, during the encounter the terrorists suffered heavy losses/casualty. Unfortunately, five soldiers paid the supreme price.”