Four soldiers killed as terrorists attack Borno military base

Boko Haram terrorists have attacked a military post in Ngamdu, along the Damaturu–Maiduguri Road in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, killing at least four soldiers and injuring five others.

A statement by the spokesperson for Operation Hadin Kai, Lt. Col. Uba Sani, disclosed that the attack, which occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Friday, was repelled by troops after a fierce gun battle, adding that the terrorists suffered heavy casualties during the encounter.

“Troops of Operation HADIN KAI successfully repelled a coordinated terrorist attack in the Ngamdu general area, 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,” the statement partly read.

According to the statement, despite the intensity of the attack, the troops held their ground.

He further pointed out that the terrorists attempted to prevent reinforcements and inflict further casualties by planting multiple IEDs along the Ngamdu–Damaturu Main Supply Route, MSR.

Sani stated that in response to the attack, troops were immediately resupplied with critical logistics, including MRAP tyres and ammunition, to sustain operations and restore full mobility.

Sani added that credible intelligence indicated that the terrorists suffered heavy losses, with reports of about 15 bodies buried around Bula Wura, near Wasaram.