Terrorists have killed five soldiers and three members of the civilian joint task force (CJTF) in an attack on a military base in Mandaragirau, Borno state.
Haruna Sani, acting media information officer at the headquarters joint task force (north-east) Operation Hadin Kai, said in a statement that the attack occurred at about 3 am on Friday during a heavy downpour.
According to Sani, the insurgents attempted to breach sections of the base under the cover of poor visibility caused by the rain.
“Determined troops responded with a fierce counter-offensive, decisively frustrating further incursions and inflicting casualties on the attackers,” the statement reads.
“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
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