Five Soldiers Killed, 10 Wounded, and Four Missing as Boko Haram Attacks Troops in Borno

Terrorists from Boko Haram and the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) launched an attack on troops in the Gubio Local Government area of Borno State, resulting in five fatalities.

Ten soldiers were injured, and four others are currently missing in action. The soldiers also managed to kill several of the attackers.

The Defence Headquarters confirmed the attack in a statement on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, emphasized that the attack would not deter the troops from continuing their counter-terrorism efforts in Borno State and other regions.

“The coordinated attack saw five killed in action soldiers, 10 wounded, and four missing in action, while troops eliminated several terrorists as well as recovered weapons,” he stated.

“Some equipment, including one gun truck, three TCVs, and an excavator, were burnt by the enemy forces.

“A reinforcement team with air components was dispatched to exploit the general area and the terrorists’ withdrawal route.

“However, it is pertinent to note that such an attack shall not deter the troops and armed forces of Nigeria from seeing the end of terrorism, insurgency, and other insecurity challenges facing the country.”