The Nigerian Army has denied reports claiming that more than 40 soldiers were killed during recent terrorist attacks in Borno State.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation HADIN KAI, Sani Uba, described the report as inaccurate and based on unverified sources.
According to Uba, the attacks were carried out by remnants of Boko Haram fighters who had earlier been dislodged from the Sambisa Forest.
The insurgents reportedly regrouped and launched coordinated night assaults on communities and military positions in Konduga, Ngoshe, Mainok, and Jakana.
He said troops responded swiftly and repelled the attackers, killing several terrorists during the confrontation.
Uba, however, confirmed that a commanding officer and some soldiers lost their lives while engaging the insurgents.
He also refuted claims that military formations were overrun, stating that troops successfully engaged the terrorists across multiple locations while defending affected communities.
Meanwhile, the Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, has visited the theatre of operations in Maiduguri to assess the situation and review ongoing counter terrorism operations.
During the visit, Shaibu reportedly ordered the reinforcement of troops and the deployment of additional equipment to strengthen operations against insurgents.
The army added that coordinated ground and air operations are ongoing to pursue fleeing terrorists and rescue civilians who may have been abducted during the attacks.
