Eight terrorists, one soldier killed in Yobe battle

Eight members of dreaded sect, Boko Haram, were killed on Monday during an encounter with the military in Yobe State.
The terrorists were ambushed by the military as they attempted to attack Goniri Community in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Information released by the Defence Headquarters on Monday, said the military had been alerted of the terrorists’ intention.
A statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade, added that troops are still in pursuit of the fleeing terrorists’ elements after the encounter, which resulted in some casualties on both sides.
Olukolade said one soldier was killed while another was injured.
He added: “Rockets and machine guns were freely used by the terrorists who eventually lost over eight of their fighters with several others wounded.
“Arms were also captured from the terrorists while others fled.
“The troops however lost a  soldier while an officer was seriously wounded in the encounter.”
Goniri is not far from Buni Yadi, also in Yobe State, where the terrorists killed school children recently.
Meanwhile troops operating around Gamboru, Ngala and Dikwa Local Government Area towards the borders of Chad and Cameroun were throughout the weekend busy recovering weapons hidden by terrorists who were dislodged from the area.
Assisted by captured terrorists, the troops were led to the sites where arms have been hidden in farms and cemeteries.
The cordon and search of the entire area is still in progress, Olukolade said.