Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists have reportedly ambushed a convoy of soldiers and operatives of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF).
The incident, according to reports, happened on Friday at Damboa road along Wajiroko in Borno state.
The ISWAP fighters were said to have ambushed troops and CJTF operatives who were transporting some military equipment.
The ISWAP fighters reportedly opened fire on the military convoy along the road — an incident that led to a gun duel between the troops and the insurgents.
During the gun duel, two CJTF operatives and two soldiers were killed.
At least 17 military motorcycles were seized by the ISWAP fighters.
Brigadier General M. Uba, a brigade commander, who was initially feared missing, was said to have returned to the military base
However, some military personnel are reported missing after the attack.
