The acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel SAGIR MUSA, confirmed the incident in a statement.
MUSA said troops attached to Super Camp Monguno dealt a devastating blow on the insurgents while on patrol along Monguno-Mairari-Gajiram axis in the state.
He added that the patrol team came in contact with the terrorists and engaged them with heavy volume of fire that led to the death of countless number of the Boko Haram fighters.
The Army Spokesman said a few insurgents escaped with gunshot wounds, as a result of blood trails in the general area.
He said the gallant troops also recovered some weapons and equipment from the terrorists.
MUSA also disclosed that the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General TUKUR BURATAI have visited the troops and those wounded in action.
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