Reports say the terrorists had attempted to ambush a convoy of local government officials and travellers along Bama road before they were killed.
The Caretaker Committee Chairman of Gwoza Local Government Council, SAEED SALISU SAMBO confirmed that the failed ambush happened after Nguro-Soye.
SAMBO said troops from 121 Task Force Battalion Pulka, who were providing escort for the council officials heading to Maiduguri, came to the rescue in the attack on Saturday morning.
Meanwhile; some soldiers were injured during the encounter and were later taken to the Brigadier Maimalari Barracks Hospital for medical attention.
