Four Nigerian Soldiers Killed As Terrorists Attack Borno Military Base With Grenades

Four Nigerian soldiers have been killed in Boko Haram terrorists attack on a military post in Ngamudu along the Damaturu-Maiduguri in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, in the Northeast of the country.

The incident which happened around 2:30 am on Friday also left five others wounded.

The spokesperson of operation Hadin Kai, Lt Col Uba Sani, who confirmed the attack in a statement, said the terrorists also recorded a significant number of casualties

The statement reads, “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, armed drones, and command-initiated Improvised Explosive Devices, targeting troops and their own platforms.”

He said despite the intensity of the attack, troops held their ground and responded with superior firepower, inflicting significant losses on the terrorists.

“Unfortunately, our own troops recorded 4 x Killed in Action (KIA) and 5 x Wounded in Action (WIA). Additionally, some Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles and Gun Trucks (GTs) sustained varying degrees of damage during the encounter.”

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

“This necessitated a temporary closure of the MSR, as engineers swiftly responded to clear 3 IED-laden spots.”

“Following successful clearance, the MSR has now been reopened to both military and civilian movement,” he added.

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.

“Credible intelligence confirms heavy terrorist casualties, with reports indicating mass burials of about 15 bodies conveyed in pushcarts by the terrorists for burial around Bula Wura, near Wasaram,” he said.