Four Nigerian soldiers have been confirmed dead following a fresh terrorist attack in the Ngamdu general area of Borno State.
The attack, carried out by insurgents using Rocket Propelled Grenades and armed drones, was repelled by troops of Operation HADIN KAI.
The incident occurred on Friday, according to a statement by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI.
Colonel Uba said the troops responded swiftly with reinforcement elements from the 29 Task Force Brigade, preventing the terrorists from overrunning their position.
“Despite the intensity of the attack, troops held their ground and responded with superior firepower, inflicting significant losses on the terrorists,” he said.
The military confirmed four soldiers were killed in action (KIA), while five others sustained injuries. Several Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles and gun trucks were also damaged.
Local sources earlier claimed that up to 10 soldiers might have died, but the military clarified that only four fatalities were recorded after verification.
The statement explained that the attackers attempted to block reinforcements and cause further casualties by planting multiple improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along the Ngamdu–Damaturu Main Supply Route (MSR).
“The route was temporarily closed while engineers cleared three IED-laden spots. It has since been reopened for both military and civilian movement,” Uba added.
The military said credible intelligence confirmed heavy terrorist casualties, with reports indicating that about 15 bodies were buried near Bula Wura, close to Wasaram.
Following the attack, 29 Task Force Brigade launched aggressive fighting patrols and exploitation operations to prevent further terrorist movement and maintain control of the area.
Uba praised the troops’ bravery and resilience, assuring that normalcy had been restored and that operations were ongoing to ensure lasting peace in the region.
Borno State remains one of Nigeria’s most volatile areas, frequently targeted by Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents despite ongoing military offensives.