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The Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists have killed five Nigerian soldiers, wounded ten others, and left four missing during an attack on troops in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State.
The Director of Defence Media Operations at Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters, Major General Edward Buba, confirmed the incident in a statement.
He stated that many of the terrorists were also killed by the troops in the deadly attack.
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The statement read, “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 said.
Buba added that the terrorists also destroyed some equipment during the attack on the troops’ location.
Bubba listed the equipment destroyed to include one gun truck, three TCVs, and an excavator.
“A reinforcement team with air components was dispatched to exploit the general area and the terrorists’ withdrawal route.
“Subsequently, a reinforcement team with an air component was dispatched to exploit the general area and the terrorists’ withdrawal route.”
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Bubba said, “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.”
He noted that the Armed Forces remain committed to putting an end to all security challenges plaguing the nation.
Meanwhile, the Borno State Governor has commiserated with the military over the death of soldiers in Kareto.
In a statement released by the Borno State Commissioner for Information and Internal Security Usman Tar, Governor Babagana Zulum said the attack reminds the state of the callousness of the deadly Boko Haram terrorists.
“On behalf of the government and good people of Borno, I convey our heartfelt condolences to the armed forces and families of the deceased over the demise of our fellow compatriots. May Allah rest their souls and grant fortitude to the affected families,” Tar added.
In another development, suspected Boko Haram insurgents have laid an ambush on a monitoring team of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC.
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The spokesperson for the NSCDC, Afolabi Babawale, who disclosed this in a statement, said the NSCDC team, comprising nine officers and 71 other ranks, was mobilised in response to recent attacks on power lines, a development that had led to a blackout in the northern part of Nigeria.
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Babawale said the attack happened on Monday, in the Farin-Kasa area of Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State, when the operatives were inspecting the National Grid installation in Shiroro, Niger State.
“As they patrolled vulnerable areas, they encountered stranded expatriates near Dagwachi village and allowed them to join the convoy for safety.
“Unbeknownst to the team, over 200 armed Boko Haram militants had laid a deadly ambush from a hilltop, ready to unleash a torrent of gunfire on the unsuspecting convoy
“Determined and resourceful, the NSCDC operatives fought back valiantly, managing to neutralise over 50 insurgents during the exchange.
“However, the chaos left seven officers unaccounted for, prompting an urgent search in the bush for their whereabouts. Those who sustained injuries are currently receiving medical treatment,” he said.
The NSCDC Commandant-General, Ahmed Audi, on his part, condemned the attack, labelling it a cowardly act against personnel committed to the nation’s defence.
He, however, hailed the courage and determination of the operatives, emphasising the Corps’ unwavering commitment to safeguarding critical national assets and infrastructure amid rising security challenges.
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