Four soldiers have lost their lives as terrorists attacked the Ngamdu general area of Borno State.
The state has been known for a barrage of terrorist attacks, especially from members of the dreaded group, Boko Haram.
Newsmen had gathered from the locals that 10 soldiers were killed during the attack.
However, a statement by Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel, Sani Uba, on Friday, said four deaths were recorded when troops of Operation HADIN KAI repelled the coordinated attack, following a swift response by forces on ground and reinforcement elements from 29 Task Force Brigade.
“The terrorists employed Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs), armed drones, and command-initiated Improvised Explosive Devices, targeting troops and own platforms. Despite the intensity of the attack, troops held their ground and responded with superior firepower, inflicting significant losses on the terrorists.
“Unfortunately, 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 terrorists were said to have attempted to prevent reinforcements and inflict further casualties by planting multiple IEDs along the Ngamdu–Damaturu Main Supply Route (MSR).
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