IN a new pushback, troops have successfully foiled an ambush by terrorists from Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West African Province.
According to information gathered, the troops of 21 Armoured Brigade, Bama thwarted the ambush during a fighting patrol between Kumshe and Banki axis of Borno State in the early hours of Tuesday.
An intelligence source who confirmed the incident revealed that the soldiers repelled the terrorists after non-state actors exploded an improvised explosive device and immediately fired rounds in response.
Reports reveal that the special forces thwarted the attempt, killing 19 terrorists while sustaining no military casualties.
The source also confirmed that “the terrorists detonated Improvised Explosive Device and followed with continuous gunshots which was immediately repelled by the gallant troops.”
He did, however, point out that a military Hilux truck had been damaged and that some soldiers had been hurt and were receiving medical attention at the Brigade Headquarters in Bama.
