Boko Haram attacks military base, kills 5 soldiers in Borno

Boko Haram terrorists on Friday morning attacked a Nigerian Army base in Mandaragirau in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State and killed eight persons.

The victims are five soldiers and three members of the Civilian Joint Task Force.

The Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Lt. Col. Haruna Sani, confirmed the incident in a statement in Maiduguri.

He said the gallant troops contained the attack despite adverse weather conditions and poor visibility caused by heavy rainfall.

Sani said: “Troops of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Mandaragirau under 25 Brigade of Sector 2, Operation HADIN KAI, successfully contained a terrorist attack in the early hours of this morning despite adverse weather conditions and poor visibility occasioned by heavy rainstorms.

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“The terrorists launched the attack at approximately 0300 hours and attempted to breach sections of the FOB under the extreme weather conditions.

“Determined troops responded with a fierce counter-offensive, decisively frustrating further incursions and inflicting casualties on the attackers. The counter-assault underscores the resilience of the troops at FOB Mandaragirau and reflects the courage and determination of our troops across the theatre.

“Regrettably, in the course of the battle, five gallant soldiers paid the supreme price during the intense firefight and close-quarter engagement, while some equipment was also affected by the firefight.”

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