Nigerian troops kill 13 terrorists in counter attack
According to reports, Nigerian troops have launched a counterattack against terrorists in the country, resulting in the killing of 13 terrorists.
The counterattack was carried out by troops of the Nigerian Army in the early hours of the day, in response to a recent attack by the terrorists on a military base in the region.
The terrorists, who were identified as members of the Boko Haram sect, had launched a surprise attack on the military base, but were quickly repelled by the Nigerian troops.
In the ensuing battle, 13 terrorists were killed, while several others were injured and fled the scene. The Nigerian troops also recovered a large cache of weapons and ammunition from the terrorists.
The Nigerian Army has been engaged in a long-running battle against Boko Haram, which has been responsible for numerous attacks on civilians and military targets in the country.
The recent counterattack is seen as a significant victory for the Nigerian military, and a blow to the terrorist group's ability to carry out further attacks.
It is worth noting that the exact location of the attack and the number of casualties is not yet clear, and the Nigerian military has not released an official statement on the matter.