No fewer than six frontline soldiers were killed in action as the military successfully eliminated 34 terrorists during a New Year offensive.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, reported that on January 4, 2025, a group of ISWAP/BHT terrorists, riding on motorcycles and gun trucks, engaged troops deployed in Sabon Gari Village of Damboa Local Government Area, Borno State, in a fierce firefight.
According to him, the terrorists had attempted to surprise troops and retaliate the recent killing of their commander and combatants by troops.
“The terrorists were taken unaware when troops on a fighting patrol returning to base foiled their planned attack as soon as the attack commenced.
“Additionally, a troops reinforcement team, comprised of elements of the Civilian Joint Taskforce, vigilantes, as well as hybrid forces,…
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