Nigerian troops ambush Boko Haram terrorists on mission in Yobe, kill 8 insurgents

Nigerian Army in the North-East state of Yobe have ambushed a group of terrorists on a mission to attack Goniri Community in Gujba Local Government Area of state.

Army Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen Chris Olukolade,  in a statement said that the mission failed as the terrorists were ambushed by troops on patrol who were already alerted on the their intention.

 Olukolade said, “Nigerian troops are still in fierce pursuit of the fleeing terrorist elements after the encounter which resulted in some casualties on both parties.