According to a statement released by the Nigerian Army,
troops of 7 Brigade today Friday August 21st cleared
Gudumbali town, Kukawa LGA of Borno State, of Boko
Haram terrorists. Two soldiers died while two others were
seriously injured during the raid. Full statement after the
cut...

OperationLafiyaDole. Troops of 7 Brigade have today
entered and cleared Gudumbali town, Kukawa Local
Government Area of Borno State. During the
operation, quite a number of the
terrorists were killed their weapons and equipment were
destroyed. The troops are currently doing
clearance operations in the general area. It should be
recalled that the Nigerian Air Force has inflicted heavy
damage on the terrorist’s camps within the general area
last Monday.

Unfortunately, two soldiers lost their lives, while two others
were critically injured. The bodies of the two gallant
soldiers have been evacuated, to the rear, while the other
two wounded soldiers have also been evacuated and are
receiving treatment at the military hospital. The unit also
lost a Mowag Armoured Personnel Carrier due to the
buried landmine between old Marte and Kerenoa junction,
BornoState.

Despite this sad event, troops are not deterred as they
continued their advance and pursuing the terrorists to
their enclaves in Sambisa forest. Similarly, it is important
to note that troops in the various formations and units in
#OperationLAFIYADOLE are in high spirit and more
determined to destroy the terrorists camps and enclaves.

Colonel S.K. Skusman
Acting Director Army Public Relation
Source:Nigerian Army (HQ) @HQNigerianArmy