Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists’ ambush: Defence HQ confirms killing of 5 soldiers in Borno

The Defence Headquarters has confirmed that Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists ambushed troops conducting stabilization operations in the Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State, leading to a heavy gunfight.

Persecondnews recalls that in the aftermath of the attack, five soldiers were killed, 10 were wounded, and four others were reported missing.

However, over 30 terrorists were neutralized, with several others escaping with bullet wounds.

Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, said in a statement, noting the recovery of weapons and the destruction of terrorist equipment.

“The attack resulted in the destruction of one gun truck, three TCVs, and an excavator,” Buba said.

He said a reinforcement team, supported by air components, was deployed to pursue the fleeing attackers.

Sources revealed that the terrorists launched multiple assaults in an attempt to overrun a special military force stationed in Kareto, a community in Gubio LGA.

“The first attack occurred on August 16 at 6:00 a.m., where 18 soldiers were killed and several others injured, while six insurgents were neutralized.

“In another attack on Tuesday, five soldiers were killed, but over 30 terrorists were eliminated in subsequent engagements, with no further casualties reported on our side, ”the source said.

According to him, the special forces had recently arrived in Kareto and were preparing to facilitate the return of displaced villagers by constructing trenches when the insurgents launched their assault.

The Defence Headquarters said it will continue to monitor the situation and is reinforcing efforts to combat terrorist threats in the Northeast and other parts of the North.