Boko haram: 2 Army officers killed, 22 wounded in attack

UPDATE ON BOKO HARAM ATTACK ON 113 BATTALION

ABOVE: Photos of His Excellency the Deputy Governor of Bauchi State in Army fatigue alongside the Chief of Defense Saff, Gen Olanisakin, Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Buratai, Corps Commanders, GOCs and other Army top brass during the 2016 Nigerian Army Day Celebration’s Field Training Exercise at Futuk, Alkaleri LGA of Bauchi State. – 19-04-2016

Please recall that Boko Haram terrorists attacked our troops location at Kareto, northern Borno State this morning.

The troops successfully repelled the attack and killed quite a number of the terrorists.

The situation has since been brought under control and reinforcement sent.

So far our troops had 2 officers and 22 soldiers wounded in action.

All of them have been evacuated to Military Hospital Maiduguri where they are receiving treatment.

Thank you for your kind prayers, support, cooperation and understanding.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
 Acting Director Army Public Relations
18 April 2016

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