Members of the terror group, Islamic State of West Africa Province in the early hours of Friday killed no fewer than seven members of Operation Hadin Kai in a failed attempt to attack a military base in Borno State.
According to reports, the terrorists mounted a gun truck and made effort to gain entrance into the camp but were engaged by the troops in a gun duel.
Two officers, including a commanding Officer, his lieutenant and five soldiers were lost in the battle.
All have not been identified yet.
The source added that the Air Force troops assisted the ground troops to repel the attack on its base and killed 24 ISWAP terrorists.
“Seven soldiers were killed yesterday. Two are officers; the CO (Commanding Officer) and one other officer. Twenty-four ISWAP terrorists were also killed in the attack. The Air Force component assisted ground troops to repel the attacks of the terrorists who came with gun truck.”
