Five Boko Haram members, an officer and three soldiers died on Saturday at Buni Yadi in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State during an encounter between troops and terrorists, Army has said. The Army spokesman, Col. Sagir Musa, who confirmed the attack in a statement on Sunday, said the casualties were recorded when the terrorists attacked a military formation in the town. The Nigerian Army Special Forces School and 27 Task Force Brigade are both located in Buni Yadi. Musa said five other soldiers were wounded and were receiving treatment in the Brigade Field Ambulance. Musa said one IED cylinder, one RPG bomb, one RPG bomb charger, one gun truck and one Bajaj motorcycle were also recovered from the terrorists.

Source: Punch February 17, 2019 15:33 UTC