Men of the dreaded Boko Haram terrorist group have attacked the Nigerian troops, leading to deaths and disasters.
According to reports, the terrorists attacked the troops at the Gubio Local Government area of Borno State, killing five of them in the process.
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Confirming the incident in a statement released on Tuesday, November 19, The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba said ten other soldiers were injured in the process, and 4 are currently missing.
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,” he stated.
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“Some equipment, including one gun truck, three TCVs, and an excavator, were burnt by the enemy forces.
“A reinforcement team with air components 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.”
