Boko Haram Kills 9 Soldiers In Attack On 242 Battalion Army Stationed In Borno Village

At least 9 soldiers died early this week when members of Boko Haram Jihadi sect invaded the camp of 242 Battalion troops stationed at Gajiram village, a remote area some 50 miles from Maiduguri, the capital city of Borno state.

2 soldiers were also wounded in the attack that also claimed the lives of about 12 terrorists.

The attack carried out Monday afternoon came days after 43 civilians died in deadly suicide bombings in Borno state.