DHQ clarifies terrorists kill Army Lieutenant, wound 4 soldiers in Buratai ambush

…Troops Killed 6 terrorists

By Abiodun OBA

Only an Army Lieutenant was killed, and four other soldiers wounded when Boko Haram terrorists ambushed the troops along Buratai – Buni Gari road last Thursday.

Major Gen Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations made this known in a statement titled, “Report On Ambush Along Road Buratai to Buni Gari in Operation Hadin Kai Operational Theatre”.

The defence headquarters clarified on Sunday, adding that six terrorists were killed when troops pursued the terrorists to their hideouts and engaged them in a shootout.

Buba said, “On 5 April 2024 at about 0935hrs, Troops of Operation Hadin Kai encountered terrorist ambush along Road Buratai – Buni Gari.

“Sadly, during the encounter, troops lost a Lieutenant that was killed in action.

“While 4 personnel were wounded in action and receiving treatment.

“Troops reinforcement pursued the terrorist to their hideout within the Timbuktu Triangle and made contact.

“Troops neutralised 6 of the terrorists recovering 5 AK 47 rifles and 103 rounds of the 7. 62mm special ammunition.

“The remaining terrorist ran in disarray. However, troops are in hunt of the remnant terrorist that fled the firefight.”