At least four soldiers were killed when suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked a military post along the Damaturu–Maiduguri Road in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State on Friday.
He added that the terrorists suffered heavy casualties during a fierce gun duel with the troops.
The statement read: “Troops of Operation HADIN KAI successfully repelled a coordinated terrorist attack in the Ngamdu general area, following a swift response by forces on the ground and reinforcement elements from 29 Task Force Brigade.
“The terrorists employed Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs), armed drones, and command-initiated Improvised Explosive Devices, targeting troops and their own platforms.
“Unfortunately, own troops recorded 4 x Killed in Action (KIA) and 5 x Wounded in Action (WIA). Additionally, some Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles and Gun Trucks (GTs) sustained varying degrees of damage during the encounter.”