The Defence Headquarters has disclosed that a lieutenant of the Nigerian Army was killed while other military personnel were wounded by gunmen suspected to be terrorists ambush in Borno State on Friday, April 5.
According to The PUNCH, the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Buba Edward, made this known in a statement on Sunday, noting that the wounded personnel are currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.
It, however, stated that six of the terrorists were also killed during the gun duel
The ambush by the terrorists was said to have resulted in a serious gun battle with the troops of Operation Hadin Kai.
Buba disclosed that troops recovered five AK 47 rifles and 103 rounds of the 7. 62mm special ammunition from the terrorists.
He then noted that troops are on the trail of the remaining terrorists who laid ambush for them.
The statement read, “On April 5, 2024, at about 0935hrs, troops of Operation Hadin Kai encountered a terrorist ambush along Road Buratai – Buni Gari.
“Sadly, during the encounter, troops lost a Lieutenant who was killed in action. While four personnel were wounded in action and receiving treatment.
“Troops’ reinforcement pursued the terrorists to their hideout within the Timbuktu Triangle and made contact.
“Troops neutralised sux of the terrorists recovering five AK-47 rifles and 103 rounds of the 7. 62mm special ammunition. The remaining terrorists ran in disarray.
“However, troops are in hunt of the remnant terrorists that fled the firefight.”
The military recently lost 17 of its personnel who went on a peacekeeping mission in Delta State.
The personnel were killed by irate youths who ambushed them in the Okuama community on March 14.
