9 Chadian soldiers confirmed dead after fight with Boko Haram in Borno

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 Bornustate on Sunday Feb 1st.

"We regret nine dead and 21 wounded. On the enemy side: more than 200
deaths...," a statement from the Chadian Armyreleased 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.