Nine Chadian soldiers have been confirmed dead while 21 others sustained
various degrees of injury after a fierce battle with Boko Haram members
in Gamboru-Ngala in Bornu state on Sunday Feb 1st.
"We regret nine dead and 21 wounded. On the enemy side: more than 200
deaths...," a statement from the Chadian Army released yesterday
February 3rd said.
The statement also added that the death and injury toll of their
soldiers could rise since clean-up operations in Gamboru-Ngala and other
villages where the soldiers battled with the militants were ongoing.
The bodies of the soldiers have been repatriated to Chad for burial.
