An Army Lieutenant was killed and four other soldiers injured in a terrorist ambush on Nigerian troops in Borno State.

The terrorist organization commonly known as Boko Haram operates in Nigeria and neighboring countries, aiming to establish an Islamic state.

According to Major Gen Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, in a statement titled “Report On Ambush Along Road Buratai to Buni Gari in Operation Hadin Kai Operational Theatre,” on April 5, 2024, troops of Operation Hadin Kai encountered a terrorist ambush along the Buratai-Buni Gari road. Tragically, during the encounter, one lieutenant was killed in action, and four other personnel were wounded and are currently undergoing treatment.

Following the ambush, troops reinforced and pursued the terrorists to their hideout within the Timbuktu Triangle, engaging them in combat. As a result, six terrorists were neutralized, and troops recovered five AK 47 rifles along with 103 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.