The well-coordinated operation which was conducted on Tuesday, resulted in a shootout with several other terrorists fleeing with gunshot wounds.
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The spokesperson of the Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, who confirmed the incident, said it occurred on February 21.
The attack was said to have been carried out on Saturday in Jidda-Bassa community, Ajaokuta Local Government Area.
The Nation reports the combined efforts of police and hunters engaged the gunmen, who were shot dead.
The Soldiers, who came under attack last week Sunday, were buried on Saturday at Maimalari Military Cantonment Cemetery, Maiduguri.
The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, in a statement on Wednesday said two soldiers died, while four were wounded in the encounter.
The Federal Road Safety Corps said its attention has been drawn to a story in the press alleging “ambush” and “extortion” by the Corps over new number plates.