Update On Boko Haram Attack On 113 Battalion

Please recall that Boko Haram terrorists attacked our troops location at Kareto, northern Borno State yesterday 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 2 officers and 22 soldiers wounded in action. All of them have been evacuated to Military Hospital Maiduguri where they are receiving treatment.

Thank you for your kind prayers, support, cooperation and understanding.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations