A Nigerian soldier has shared a video showing a fierce battle with Boko Haram insurgents he was involved in.
According to the soldier, the battle which started around 5:15 pm lasted till 11 pm because the terrorists kept coming out to face them.
Showing gratitude to God for making him survive the encounter, the soldier wrote:
@Ijoba201425 wrote “October 8 this same time I am making this post was when we were attacked by BHT, I am writing this with tears in my eyes, what we thought was not what we expected but I thank God am alive to be a living testimony. May the souls of the fallen soldiers Rest In Peace, my commander, science student, PTe Monday, PTe Akanbi, MST warriors and special forces warriors that died that day may their soul Rest In Peace.
All what I can say is thank you Lord what a bloody day. Keep praying for every soldier out there we made a lot of sacrifices we believe it is only God that can reward us. A fight that started 5:15 pm till 11 pm they keep coming like water, chaii make I no post much sha. On God”