ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – The Nigerian military has confirmed that two officers and 22 soldiers were wounded in the battle with Boko Haram terrorists in Kareto, northern Borno State on Monday.
The Director of Army Public Relations (DAPR), Col. Sani Usman, who disclosed this Monday evening, said the wounded were already being treated at the Military Hospital in Maiduguri.
“Please recall that Boko Haram terrorists attacked our troops location at Kareto, northern Borno State this morning. The troops successfully repelled the attack and killed quite a number of the terrorists.
“The situation has since been brought under control and reinforcement sent. So far our troops had two officers and 22 soldiers wounded in action. All of them have been evacuated to Military Hospital, Maiduguri where they are receiving treatment,” the statement read.