Five soldiers have been killed in a recent attack by Boko Haram/ISWAP militants, according to the Defence Headquarters.
Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence for Media Operations, confirmed that the fallen troops were part of a stabilization operation at a pro-force and defense site in Gubio Local Government Area, Borno State.
In a statement released on Tuesday, November 19, Buba reported that the coordinated assault also left ten soldiers wounded and four others unaccounted for.
He added that the troops successfully engaged several members of the terrorist group, eliminating many and recovering weapons in the process.
His words, “The coordinated attack saw five killed in action soldiers, 10 wounded, and four missing in action, while troops eliminated several terrorists, as well as recovered weapons.”
Buba further stated that a gun truck, three TCVs and one excavator belonging to the Nigerian Military were destroyed and burnt by the terrorists.
He said,“Subsequently, a reinforcement team with an air component was dispatched to exploit the general area and the terrorists’ withdrawal route.
“However, it is pertinent to note that such an attack shall not deter the troops and armed forces of Nigeria from seeing the end of terrorism, insurgency, and other insecurity challenges facing the country,” Buba noted.
