Boko Haram terrorists, in the early hours of Friday, attacked a Nigerian Army base in Mandaragirau under the 25 Brigade of Sector 2 in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, killing five soldiers and three members of the Civilian Joint Task Force who were on duty.
In a statement, the Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Lt. Col. Haruna Sani, said troops at the base contained the attack despite adverse weather conditions and poor visibility caused by heavy rainfall.
According to him, the terrorists launched the attack at about 3am and attempted to breach sections of the FOB under heavy rain and poor visibility.
“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 personnel across the theatre,” Sani said.
He added that five soldiers paid the “supreme price” during the intense firefight and close-quarter combat, while some equipment was also affected.
