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The Digest:

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Aliyu Paiko and several soldiers during a fierce gun battle with Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State. According to an official statement, troops from Operation Hadin Kai successfully repelled the planned attack near Kashimri, Bama LGA, destroying terrorist camps and neutralizing several insurgents, though at a significant cost of officer lives.

Key Points:
  • Lieutenant-Colonel Aliyu Paiko, Commanding Officer of 202 Tank Battalion, was killed in action.
  • The attack occurred on Friday near Kashimri in Bama Local Government Area, Borno State.
  • Troops acted on intelligence to foil a planned Boko Haram attack on civilian communities.
  • The army reported several terrorists neutralized and their camps destroyed.
  • The Chief of Army Staff described the fallen soldiers as "patriots" demonstrating exceptional courage.
  • The exact number of soldier casualties was not disclosed in the official statement.
  • The public was urged to avoid circulating images of the deceased out of respect for families.

Sources: Premium Times