The Nigerian military has finally confirmed the killing of an Army Lieutenant in a fresh ambush by terrorists around the Buratai area of Borno.
The military maintained silence after the reported ambush trended for over 15 hours on social media since Saturday.
However, at exactly 4.07 pm, Defence Media Operations spokesman, Major General Edward Buba hinted that one officer was killed while the four injured soldiers were responding to treatment.
The viral reports on social media alleged that a Colonel and six soldiers were killed in the ambush in Borno.
