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Five terrorists killed in military ambush in Borno

Five terrorists killed in military ambush in Borno

Troops of the 7 Division and Sector 1 of Operation Hadin Kai, in a coordinated effort with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have eliminated five terrorists during a successful ambush in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.

The counter-insurgency operation, reported by security analyst Zagazola Makama, was carried out at approximately 9:45 a.m. on Thursday along the Pulka road axis near the Mandara Mountains.

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Military sources said the troops, who were deployed from the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Pulka, engaged the insurgents at a suspected crossing point during the mission.

“During the firefight, the ambush team neutralised five terrorists, while several others escaped with suspected gunshot wounds,” the source said.

Five terrorists killed in military ambush in Borno

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