- The attack which happened in Gubio Local Government Area of the State also saw ten other soldiers wounded and four missing in action.
Five soldiers have lost their lives in a deadly attack on troops by Boko Haram and Islamic State’s West Africa Province terrorists in Nigeria’s north-east state of Borno.
The attack which happened in Gubio Local Government Area of the State also saw ten other soldiers wounded and four missing in action.
The troops were stationed in Gubio where the deceased soldiers met their end during an intense gun battle with the rampaging terrorists.
The military hierarchy, however, said despite the losses troops successfully neutralised numerous terrorists during the encounter.
The Defence Headquarters confirmed the incident in a statement released on Tuesday.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, acknowledged the casualties but emphasised that such attacks would not deter the military’s commitment to counter-terrorism operations.
He stated, “The coordinated attack resulted in five soldiers killed in action, 10 wounded, and four missing in action, while troops eliminated several terrorists and recovered weapons.
“Some equipment, including one gun truck, three TCVs, and an excavator, was burnt by the enemy forces.”
In response, a reinforcement team supported by air components was dispatched to search the area and track the terrorists’ withdrawal routes.
Major General Buba reiterated the military’s determination to eradicate terrorism and insurgency in Nigeria, “It is pertinent to note that such an attack shall not deter the troops and the Armed Forces of Nigeria from bringing an end to terrorism, insurgency, and other security challenges facing the country.”
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges in the fight against insurgency in the northeastern region, as the Armed Forces continue their operations to restore peace and security.
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