By Emmanuel Obisue
Nigerian troops of Operation Hadin Kai fighting terrorists in Nigeria’s Northeast region were on Friday ambushed by terrorists along Buratai Road, Buni Gari, in Borno State.
In the ambush which was successfully repelled, the terrorists suffered six casualties with scores escaping with injury, while the military lost a Lieutenant, a statement issued on Sunday by Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, noted.
“On 5 Apr 24 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 that was killed in action. While 4 personnel were wounded in action and receiving treatment.
“Troops reinforcement pursued the terrorist to their hideout within the Timbuktu Triangle and made contact. Troops neutralised 6 of the terrorists, recovering 5 AK 47 rifles and 103 rounds of the 7. 62mm special ammunition. The remaining terrorist ran in disarray. However, troops are in hunt of the remnant terrorist that fled the firefight,” the DHQ said.
