Soldiers injured as terrorists ambush rescue team hunting for abducted Kebbi schoolgirls

Several Nigerian soldiers have been injured after terrorists launched a surprise attack on a troop deployment assigned to rescue the schoolgirls abducted in Kebbi State.

The ambush took place less than 24 hours after the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, ordered operatives of Operation Fasan Yamma to go “all out” in tracking down the bandits who abducted students from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga.

“You must continue day and night fighting. We must find these children,” Shaibu has ordered.

He further instructed commanders to leverage intelligence for intelligence-based operations, emphasizing: “Once you receive information on something like this, act professionally and decisively. This is not just about our image; it is about doing our job properly.”

Troops were ordered to maintain 24-hour operations until all abducted students are safely rescued and reunited with their families.

In compliance, the soldiers mobilized for the rescue mission but were ambushed by terrorists.

Very Nigerian reports that several injured soldiers were seen lying helplessly without immediate medical attention.

One of the victims was heard speaking in Hausa language: “Musa has a bullet lodged in his leg. His condition is very bad.”

The troops’ operational vehicle was also riddled with bullet holes during the attack.