The Defence headquarters provided clarification that during an ambush by Boko Haram terrorists along the Buratai – Buni Gari road last Thursday, only one Army Lieutenant was killed and four other soldiers were wounded.
It was stated that six terrorists were killed when the troops pursued them to their hideouts and engaged them in a shootout.
“Sadly, during the encounter, troops lost a lieutenant that was killed in action, while four personnel were wounded in action and are receiving treatment.
“Troops reinforcement pursued the terrorists to their hideout within the Timbuktu Triangle and made contact. Troops neutralised six 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 terrorists that fled the firefight.”
