we received signals that the Niger
Republic soldiers killed over 300 of
them. And we are also battle ready
in our end here around Yobe state
that shares border with Diffa
region.
The Niger Republic military has
claimed to have killed over 300
Boko Haram fighters in a gun duel
around its borders with
neighbouring Nigeria.
The Nigerian military had at the
weekend said it killed 109 Boko
Haram fighters that started attacks
in Diffa areas.
A Nigerian military officer serving
in the multi-national force confided
to our reporter, while it was also
confirmed by the country’s
Minister of Defence, Mahamadou
Karidjo who briefed journalists
today.
The source said “I can confirm that
we received signals that the Niger
Republic soldiers killed over 300 of
them. And we are also battle ready
in our end here around Yobe state
that shares border with Diffa
region.
“The Boko Haram fighters are
gradually running away from
border areas into hinterland where
they cannot succeed. I can also tell
you that very soon, we will cut
short their movement and links
with villages they get foods and
other essentials.
“The alternative they have used to
be from Niger, Tchad and
Cameroon areas but with this
development with multinational
military approaches. We will soon
cycle them and route all of them
and their camps.
Source: SaharaReporters
