The Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 27 Task Force Brigade, Maj. Nureni Alimi, has said the troops recovered
cache of anti aircraft ammunition and bombs of rocket propelled gun from the Boko Haram terrorists were also recovered in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government of Yobe State,
He also said the Nigerian Army Special Forces School, Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, successfully defeated Boko Haram terrorists that launched an attack on the military base.
In a statement, made available to the media on Monday night, Alimi said the terrorists came to engage the Brigade around 4:15 pm on Sunday 20th January daring the troops for almost two and a half hours. The gallant troops stood their ground and thoroughly dealt with them.
He said: “Two Gun trucks of the terrorists were collected from them and some of them were neutralised on the process while several others were seen taking to their heels with gunshot injuries. Cache of anti aircraft ammunition and bombs of rocket propelled gun were also recovered.
“The troops were in high spirit as they all started jubilating with high morale. Only 4 soldiers sustained minor injuries and are currently receiving treatment in the Brigade medical facility.”