By Usman Abubakar, in Maiduguri
No fewer than four soldiers and 15 Boko Haram terrorists lost their lives when the terrorists attacked the Military Super Camp, Ngamdu, Borno State, early morning of Friday, October 10.
However, sources told our correspondent that no fewer than eight soldiers were killed by the terrorists.
Ngamdu, in Kaga Local Government Area of the state, lies along the Damaturu – Maiduguri Main Supply Route for eight hours between 5 am and 1 pm, Friday.
The attack, according to dependable sources, lasted for about two hours between 2 am and 4 am.
Confirming the attack,
Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, a Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, on Friday, October 10, said troops repelled the coordinated terrorists attack, following a swift response by forces on ground and reinforcement elements from 29 Task Force Brigade.
“The terrorists employed Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs), armed drones, and command-initiated Improvised Explosive Devices, targeting troops and own platforms. Despite the intensity of the attack, troops held their ground and responded with superior firepower, inflicting significant losses on the terrorists,” the military spokesman, narrated in a statement issued to reporters in Maiduguri, Friday afternoon.
He confirmed that four soldiers were killed in action (KIA) and five wounded in action (WIA), adding that some Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles and Gun Trucks (GTs) sustained varying degrees of damage during the encounter.
“The terrorists attempted to prevent reinforcements and inflict further casualties by planting multiple IEDs along the Ngamdu–Damaturu Main Supply Route (MSR),” Uba narrated further,” continuing: “This necessitated a temporary closure of the MSR, as engineers swiftly responded to clear 3 IED-laden spots.”
He said following successful clearance, the MSR was reopened to both military and civilian movement.
The Operation Hadin Kai spokesman said in response to the attack, troops were immediately resupplied with critical logistics, including MRAP tyres and ammunition, to sustain operations and restore full mobility.
“Credible intelligence confirms heavy terrorist casualties, with reports indicating mass burials of about 15 bodies conveyed in pushcarts by the terrorists for burial around Bula Wura, near Wasaram,” he said.
Lt. Col. Uba said as part of continued efforts to dominate the area, 29 Task Force Brigade has launched fighting patrols and exploitation operations aimed at denying the terrorists freedom of action and consolidating operational gains.
He assured that the gallantry and resilience of the troops have been commended and the public assured that normalcy would be sustained with operations ongoing to maintain peace and security in the area.
