Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE gallantly fought their way through Boko Haram Terrorists ambush along Ajiri-Dikwa road, Borno State, the Nigerian Army said on Friday night.

“Elements of troops affected encountered the ambush while conducting routine rotation of troops last night,” Deputy Director Army Public Relations 7 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Kingsley Samuel, said.

He added in a statement issued in Maiduguri: “The gallant troops fought their way through, killing many of the terrorists.

“Unfortunately 7 soldiers paid the supreme price in the incident while 19 soldiers sustained various degree of injuries. The soldiers who sustained injuries during the fierce encounter have been evacuated and are currently receiving treatment at Military hospital in Maiduguri. The troops recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunitions from the insurgents. Additional troops have been mobilised and are still on aggressive pursuit of the fleeing Boko Haram terrorists.”