The Defence Headquarters has confirmed that Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists ambushed troops conducting stabilization operations in Gubio Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State, leading to a heavy gunfight. In the aftermath of the attack, five soldiers were killed, 10 were wounded, and four others were reported missing. However, over 30 terrorists were neutralized, with several others escaping with bullet wounds.
Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, disclosed the details in a statement, noting the recovery of weapons and the destruction of terrorist equipment.
“The attack resulted in the destruction of one gun truck, three TCVs, and an excavator,” Buba said. He added that a reinforcement team, supported by air components, was deployed to pursue the fleeing attackers.
