Gombe Attack: 10 soldiers, Boko Haram members killed

By Ehi Ekhator, Naija Center News

The Terrorists attack that took place in Ashaka in Gombe on Friday resulted in casualties from both the military and the Boko Haram terrorists.

Boko haram in Borno

The Boko Haram members numbering hundreds attacked Ashaka from Bajoda in Gombe state to possibly, take over as they have been in charge of Bajoga community, were repelled leading to the death of 10 soldiers.

Though in a statement posted on the military website, monitored by NAIJA CENTER NEWS, the military said that there were heavy casualties on the side of the insurgents, adding that they ran away with loads of dead members.

It said  “Terrorists fleeing Ashaka on Thursday managed to retrieve 3 truckloads full of their dead members following the defeat & heavy casualty they suffered after a fierce battle with troops in the area.

“The terrorists who had come in large number with heavy equipment & convoy of over 30 vehicles & a number of motor cycles, were on a mission to take control of Ashaka town, after they had operated in Bajoga & environ in Gombe state. Troops who got wind of their intention to overun other towns pursued the terrorists while some also laid ambush for them.

“The terrorists were forced to abandon the mission when the troops proved unyielding. Most of the vehicles & equipment used by the terrorists for their mission, were destroyed before they chose to flee the location.

“Over 10 soldiers however died in the battle while those who were wounded are being treated in military hospitals.”

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Gombe Attack: 10 soldiers, Boko Haram members killed