A Chadian security source has said that Boko Haram terrorists attacked Chadian troops early Tuesday morning, killing 11 and injuring 13.
According to the source, in a firefight that lasted several hours, the troops gunned down 17 of the insurgents.
He said ;
“Boko Haram members attacked our positions at 4:30 am (0330 GMT) in Kaiga Ngouboua about two kilometres (about a mile) from the Nigerian border.”
“This surprise attack claimed the lives of 11 soldiers and wounded 13 (and) 17 Boko Haram fighters were killed.
“The attackers were pushed back and the army is continuing search operations in the zone.”
Since the beginning of the year, Chadian troops have been at the front lines of a regional military coalition against Boko Haram terrorists whose attacks have spread from northeast Nigeria to the neighboring countries of Cameroun, Niger and Chad.
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