JUST IN: Terrorists ambush Soldiers on their way to rescue Kebbi schoolgirls

Several soldiers were injured after terrorists ambushed troops on a mission to rescue kidnapped schoolgirls in Kebbi State

The attack came just 24 hours after the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, ordered troops of Operation Fasan Yamma to intensify efforts against the bandits responsible for abducting students of Government Girls Secondary School, Maga.

“You must continue day and night fighting. We must find these children,” Shaibu instructed, emphasizing that commanders should use intelligence for precise operations. “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,” he added.

Troops were directed to maintain 24-hour operations until all abducted students are safely rescued and returned to their families.

In line with these orders, the soldiers mobilized for the rescue mission but were ambushed by terrorists. Video footage obtained by Daily Post shows several injured soldiers lying helplessly without immediate medical attention.

One of the wounded soldiers, speaking in Hausa, said: “Musa has a bullet lodged in his leg. His condition is very bad.” The operational vehicle used in the mission was also riddled with bullet holes during the attack.

WATCH: Terrorists Ambush Nigerian Soldiers Heading to Rescue Kidnapped Kebbi Schoolgirls, Several Injured pic.twitter.com/yWwLstp7ho

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