Nigerian Soldiers repel terrorist attack on Gulak, Gajigana

Defence Headquarters Nigeria on Wednesday issued a statement on its website calming the killing of three Boko Haram terrorists, while many escaped with gunshot wounds but unfortunately they lost a soldier in the fierce battle on the town of Gulak and Gajigana in Borno state.

''Following the attack on the town of Gulak and Gajigana which was repelled by the quick reimbursement of more soldiers to the area, led to the killing of 3 Boko Haram terrorists, while quite a number escaped with gunshot wounds,'' the statement read. '' A soldier also died in the fierce battle. Presently, the town of Gulak and Gajigana remain calm and the situation is under the control.

''The changing tactics of the Boko Haram terrorists requires the collective efforts of the locals in giving timely information to the Military and other security agencies for swift response in order to get rid of the terrorists because these are people easily blends with locals.

''Consequently, the military will continue to do all it could with the support of the locals in order to protect lives and property, while urging the citizens to be on alert and security conscious at all times.''