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Many persons left dead after army raid on Boko Haram hideout

Soldiers in Borno state scored a victory against the terrorist sect after a raid left many insurgents dead

The war against terror in the North-Eastern part of Nigeria continues to heat up as an army raid on a Boko Haram hideout has resulted in massive casualties on the part of the terrorist sect.However, the army also suffered casualties of their own as 3 soldiers are said to have lost their lives in the operation which took place around the Delwa area of Borno state on Wednesday.

Details of the development were disclosed via a statement on the website of the Defence Headquarters. It read:

“The fierce fire fight that ensued as the troops waded through the ambush left scores of insurgents dead, while 3 soldiers died in action.

“Meanwhile, seven soldiers who sustained various degrees of injury have been evacuated for treatment, while the troops have continued with their mission”

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The war against terrorism has been ongoing in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe since President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency in May 2013.

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