Nigerian Army Denies Reports of 40 Soldiers Killed

The Nigerian Army has officially denied reports that 40 soldiers were killed during recent terrorist attacks in Borno State. The denial was issued in a statement on Saturday, clarifying that the claims originated from unverifiable sources and misrepresented the events surrounding the attacks.

The Joint Task Force North East reported that the attacks were conducted by remnants of Boko Haram fighters who had regrouped after being dislodged from the Sambisa Forest. The assaults targeted military positions around Konduga, Ngosh, Mainok, and Jakana.

The Army confirmed that troops responded to the attacks and successfully repelled the insurgents, killing several terrorists in the process. Additionally, Chief of Army Staff Waidi Shaibu visited the operational theater in Maiduguri to assess the situation and review ongoing counter-terrorism efforts.

During his visit, he reportedly directed the reinforcement of troops and the deployment of additional equipment to sustain operations against the insurgents, who are also being pursued in coordination with ground and air operations.