Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, in a statement on Thursday said the attack by the terrorists was a deliberate attempt to reverse the milestone achievements recorded regarding IDPs in the area.
The Nigerian military on Thursday said as part of the Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa elements campaign of terror and destruction, the terrorists on Tuesday attacked troops’ location in Kukawa town in Borno State.
Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, in a statement on Thursday said the attack by the terrorists was a deliberate attempt to reverse the milestone achievements recorded regarding IDPs in the area.
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Enenche urged the people of Kukawa to go about their lawful businesses without any hindrance.
”During the incident, eight BHTs were neutralised and unconfirmed number escaped with gun shots wounds.
“Unfortunately, three soldiers were fatally wounded and later gave up at the military medical reception station at Kukawa military location,” he said.
He said two others also sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment at the military medical station.