Four Soldiers Killed in Borno Attack

Four Nigerian soldiers lost their lives and five others were injured when Boko Haram terrorists assaulted a military outpost in Ngamudu, located along the Damaturu-Maiduguri route in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, on Friday.

In a statement confirming the attack, the spokesperson for Operation Hadin Kai, Lt Col Uba Sani, said that the terrorists incurred a considerable number of casualties.

“Troops of Operation HADIN KAI successfully repelled a coordinated terrorist attack in the Ngamdu general area, following a swift response by forces on the ground and reinforcement elements from 29 Task Force Brigade.

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“Unfortunately, our own troops recorded 4 x Killed in Action (KIA) and 5 x Wounded in Action (WIA). Additionally, some Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles and Gun Trucks (GTs) sustained varying degrees of damage during the encounter,” the statement read in part.

He added that despite the severity of the assault, the troops maintained their positions and countered with superior firepower, causing significant losses to the attackers.

However, he pointed out that the terrorists tried to hinder reinforcements and cause additional casualties by installing multiple IEDs along the Ngamdu–Damaturu Main Supply Route (MSR).

He reassured that efforts to restore normalcy are ongoing, with continued operations aimed at ensuring peace and security in the region.

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