The Defence Headquarters, on Sunday, said a Lieutenant of the Nigerian Army was killed, while four other soldiers were wounded during a shootout with terrorists in Borno State.

An ambush by the terrorists was said to have resulted in a serious gun battle with the troops of Operation Hadin Kai.

According to a statement by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Buba Edward, four military personnel were wounded during the operation.

He added that the wounded personnel were receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.

Buba said troops recovered five AK-47 rifles and 103 rounds of the 7. 62mm special ammunition from the terrorists.

He, however, said troops were on the trail of the remaining terrorists who laid ambush for them.

The statement read, “On  April 5, 2024, at about 0935hrs, troops of  Operation Hadin Kai encountered a terrorist ambush along the Buratai-Buni Gari Road. Sadly, during the encounter, the troops lost a Lieutenant, who was killed in action while four personnel were wounded in action and are receiving treatment.

“Troops reinforcement pursued the terrorist to their hideout within the Timbuktu Triangle and made contact. Troops neutralised six of the terrorists recovering five AK-47 rifles and 103 rounds of the 7. 62mm special ammunition. The remaining terrorists ran in disarray.

“However, troops are in hunt of the remnant terrorist that fled the firefight.”

The PUNCH reports that the military recently lost 17 of its personnel who went on a peacekeeping mission in Delta State.

The personnel were killed by irate youths who amused them in the Okuama community on March 14.