Young soldier reportedly killed in Boko Haram ambush in Borno State (photos)

The Nigerian army has recorded yet another loss, as it was gathered a young soldier identified as Stephen Suarez from Warri in Delta state, deployed to Borno State to defend the sovereignty of the nation against Boko Haraminsurgence, reportedly got killed after they were ambushed by the terrorists.

It was gathered that Stephen who fought through the ambush staged by elements of Boko Haram Terrorists, fell in the battle alongside some of his team members. Online sources claimed that the remains of the late soldier have been promptly evacuated to 7 Division Medical Services and Hospital.

Here are more photos of him below;

Few weeks ago, the Nigerian army also confirmed that five soldiers died along the Pridang-Bita road in Borno, after their vehicle stepped on Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).

The army spokesman, Texas Chukwu, said in a statement that the incident, which occurred in Gworza Local Government Area, happened when troops of 271 Task Force Battalion fought through an ambush staged by Boko Haram terrorists.

“Sadly, five military personnel paid the supreme price as a result of the Improvised Explosive Device attack,” Mr Chukwu said.

He, however, said that the troops killed a number of the terrorists, while others fled with gunshot wounds. Mr Chukwu also said that troops had rescued nine people held by the terrorists during a clearance operation in six villages in Borno.

He named the villages as Jaje, Angwa Audu, Major Ali, Dabu Abdullahi, Dabu Wulkaro and Gori Jaji. According to the spokesman, those rescued include two aged men, two females and five children.

“They are currently receiving medical attention at the military facility and will be handed over to the appropriate authority soon,” he said.

The army has been battling to defeat the Boko Haram, whose activities have caused about 100,000 deaths since 2009, according to the Borno government. Efforts by security agencies have successfully limited the insurgents to the three North-eastern states of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe. In the past, the terror group carried out attacks and bombings in other parts of Northern Nigeria including Abuja and Kano.