Borno Attack: Military Admits Death Of Six Soldiers, Kills 34 Terrorists, Ndume Hails Gallant Soldiers

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Senator representing Borno South District, Ali Ndume, on Wednesday January 8, 2025,  lauded the resilience and gallantry of the Nigerian Military.

This is even as the Defence Headquarters confirmed the death of six soldiers during an Attack on its facility in Borno state by terrorist.

Senator Ndume’s commendation comes on the heels of he audacious assault on the Nigerian Military Base in Sabon Gari Village, Damboa Local Government of Borno state on Saturday, January 4, 2025, by suspected ISWAP/ Boko Haram insurgents .

A statement on Wednesday, by the Director Defence Information ,Edward Buba a Major General ,noted that 34 terrorists were also eliminated in the offensive  that followed the attack by the group .

According to the Defence spokesman, the  terrorists were goaded into the attack by  apparent zeal to retaliate the killing  of their Commander and combatants  of recent by troops.

He noted that the insurgents, in their numbers, riding on motorcycles and gun trucks attempted  to invade the military formation, but were overwhelmed by the superior firepower and gallantry of the troops .

” On January ,4, 2025 an unspecified number of ISWAP/BHT terrorists riding on motorcycles and gun trucks engaged troops deployed in Sabon Gari village of Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State in a firefight .

“The terrorists had attempted to surprise troops and retaliate the recent killing of their Commander and combatants by troops .

“The terrorists were taken unawares when troops ,fighting patrol returning to base ,foiled their planned attack as soon as the assault commenced .

“Additionally, a reinforcement team compromising elements of the Civilian Joint Taskforce ,Vigilante ,and Hybrid forces arrived at the scene on time to overpower the terrorists”, Buba stated .

General Buba, also, informed that the air component of Operation Hadin Kai equally carried out air interdiction which resulted in the killing of many of the fleeing insurgents.

In all , he noted,  no fewer than 34 of the terrorists were killed, and 23 AK-47 riffles and ammunition recovered.

Senator Ndume spoke during a visit to the Military  formation ,and the nine Local Government Areas that  make up his Senatorial Zone .

According to him, the visit was aimed at interacting with troops ,with a view to assessing their efforts and needs in the fight against insurgency .

The Senator added that his mission is to also encourage troops to sustain the ongoing efforts  at  ensuring the protection of lives and properties of the people.

While commiserating with the families ,relations and friends of the dead soldiers, he equally prayed for the quick recovery of the injured .

” I deeply appreciate the unwavering commitment and sacrifices of our officers and soldiers in ensuring the safety of our communities .

“Your resilience is commendable and we will continue to stand by you” Senator Ndume, APC, stated .

The Source reports that Ndume’s Borno South Senatorial District has been the epicentre of terrorists’ activities in Borno state, since the advent of Boko Haram and other splinter groups.