Boko Haram terrorists on Monday ambushed troops of Operation Lafiya Dole along Damboa Road in Borno State, injuring two soldiers in the attack.
The Deputy Director, Public Relations, of the Theatre Command, Colonel Clement Nwachukwu, in a statement on Tuesday said the two soldiers were evacuated to a hospital where they are receiving treatment.
According to Nwachukwu, reinforcement has immediately been dispatched and they have recovered a vehicle hijacked by the insurgents during the encounter.
“It’s been confirmed that yesterday afternoon, troops on patrol between Azir – Kubua along Damboa road encountered an ambush staged by elements of Boko Haram insurgents and successfully fought through the ambush.
“Information available to me now indicates that two members of the patrol team sustained injuries and are being stabilised.
“They have been evacuated for medical attention. Reinforcement immediately dispatched to track down the insurgents,” he said in the statement.
