The Defence Headquarters has confirmed a surprise attack carried out by an unconfirmed number of BH/ISWAP terrorists on troops deployed at stabilization operations pro-force and defense site in Gubio LGA of Borno State.
“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 on Tuesday.
The statement added that some equipment including one gun truck, three TCVs, and an excavator were burnt by the enemy forces.
According to the DHQ, a reinforcement team with air components was dispatched to exploit the general area and the terrorists’ withdrawal route.
