At least 30 soldiers were 'Killed' as Boko Haram invades military base.
At least 30 soldiers have been killed, following a deadly attack by Boko Haram terrorists in Nigerian military base.
Boko haram, according to AFP, were said to have invaded the military base, located in the North-East, Nigeria near the border Nigeria shares with Niger.
According to sources, who spoke to AFP, Boko haram fighters attacked the army establishment at Zari village, near the northern axis of Borno State, late on Thursday.
A military source, who preferred to be anonymous was quoted as saying,
"They came in large numbers in trucks, carrying heavy weapons and engaged soldiers in a battle that lasted for an hour.
"We lost at least 30 men.
"They overwhelmed the troops, who were forced to temporarily withdraw before reinforcements arrived.
A military officer, speaking on the incident, said,
"The terrorists also suffered heavy casualty from the bombardment." a military source told AFP.
Reinforcement, however, later arrived before some sense of normalcy was restored.
While the fight lasted, the terrorists raided the army base, carting away weapons and other military equipment, before they were repelled by a fighter jet.
However, a statement credited to the Nigerian Army on the incident, read, "Troops...have successfully routed Boko Haram insurgents in an encounter that ensued yesterday evening at Zari village."
There was no mention of any soldier being killed, but the army noted that several Boko Haram fighters and weapons were destroyed.
Boko haram, according to AFP, were said to have invaded the military base, located in the North-East, Nigeria near the border Nigeria shares with Niger.
According to sources, who spoke to AFP, Boko haram fighters attacked the army establishment at Zari village, near the northern axis of Borno State, late on Thursday.
A military source, who preferred to be anonymous was quoted as saying,
"They came in large numbers in trucks, carrying heavy weapons and engaged soldiers in a battle that lasted for an hour.
"We lost at least 30 men.
"They overwhelmed the troops, who were forced to temporarily withdraw before reinforcements arrived.
A military officer, speaking on the incident, said,
"The terrorists also suffered heavy casualty from the bombardment." a military source told AFP.
Reinforcement, however, later arrived before some sense of normalcy was restored.
While the fight lasted, the terrorists raided the army base, carting away weapons and other military equipment, before they were repelled by a fighter jet.
However, a statement credited to the Nigerian Army on the incident, read, "Troops...have successfully routed Boko Haram insurgents in an encounter that ensued yesterday evening at Zari village."
There was no mention of any soldier being killed, but the army noted that several Boko Haram fighters and weapons were destroyed.
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