Boko Haram terrorists have attacked a military publish in Ngamdu, alongside the Damaturu–Maiduguri Street in Kaga Native Authorities Space of Borno State, killing at the least 4 soldiers and injuring 5 others.
A press release by the spokesperson for Operation Hadin Kai, Lt. Col. Uba Sani, disclosed that the attack, which occurred round 2:30 a.m. on Friday, was repelled by troops after a fierce gun battle, including that the terrorists suffered heavy casualties through the encounter.
“Troops of Operation HADIN KAI efficiently repelled a coordinated terrorist attack within the Ngamdu common space, following a swift response by forces on floor and reinforcement components from 29 Job Power Brigade.
“The terrorists employed Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs), armed drones, and command-initiated Improvised Explosive Gadgets, focusing on troops and personal platforms,” the assertion partly learn.
In line with the assertion, regardless of the depth of the attack, the troops held their floor.
He additional identified that the terrorists tried to forestall reinforcements and inflict additional casualties by planting a number of IEDs alongside the Ngamdu–Damaturu Essential Provide Route, MSR.
Sani acknowledged that in response to the attack, troops have been instantly resupplied with important logistics, together with MRAP tyres and ammunition, to maintain operations and restore full mobility.
Sani added that credible intelligence indicated that the terrorists suffered heavy losses, with experiences of about 15 our bodies buried round Bula Wura, close to Wasaram.
