A lieutenant of the Nigerian Army was killed while four other military officers were injured during a terrorists ambush in Borno State.
According to a statement by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Buba Edward, the incident occured on Friday, April 5th.
He said that the wounded personnel are currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.
Major Edward added that six of the terrorists were also killed during the bloody encounter.
The statement read, “On April 5, 2024, at about 0935hrs, troops of Operation Hadin Kai encountered a terrorist ambush along Road Buratai – Buni Gari.
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Sadly, during the encounter, troops lost a Lieutenant who was killed in action. While four personnel were wounded in action and receiving treatment.
“Troops’ reinforcement pursued the terrorists to their hideout within the Timbuktu Triangle and made contact.
“Troops neutralised sux of the terrorists recovering five AK-47 rifles and 103 rounds of the 7. 62mm special ammunition. The remaining terrorists ran in disarray.
“However, troops are in hunt of the remnant terrorists that fled the firefight.”
