The Nigerian Army says its troops had successfully foiled an attack and killed four Boko Haram insurgents at Malumfatori community in Abadam Local Government Atrea of Borno.
The troops of the 118 and 119 Battalions engaged the insurgents when they attempted to attack the border community on Saturday night.
The troops killed four insurgents and recovered high caliber ammunition while several others fled with gunshot wounds.
Three soldiers sustained injuries during the encounter, adding that they were in stable condition and receiving medical attention.
(NAN)