JUST IN: Boko Haram terrorists kill army captain in Borno

In the wee hours of Wednesday, gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram terrorist group, launched a ruthless attack in the Izge community of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, killing an army captain and a soldier.

The brutal attack was confirmed by the Emir of Gwoza, HRH Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta.

The paramount ruler said that the rogue group stormed the area at about 1am and engaged troops in a gun battle.

The attack left two soldiers dead, including a captain, while details about additional casualties or injuries are still sketchy.

“It’s true that my people in Izge community came under Boko Haram attack around 1am. Unfortunately, a Captain and a Soldier paid the supreme price.

“But our gallant troops, the Civilian JTF, hunters, vigilantes and the resilient community members also killed three terrorists. The terrorists abandoned their weapons, over 10 motorcycles and they are still on the run, while being trailed by our security men,” he said.

He prayed for the souls of those that lost their lives and commended the soldiers for coordinating other security operatives to repel the attack.

“May Allah (SWT) grant the departed souls Jannatul firdaus. Our gallant men are still in the bush, sacrificing their lives to maintain peace in the society, ” he said.

He also thanked the Borno State governor, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum, for the logistics support to the security operatives, while calling on the federal government to equip security operatives with technological warfare.

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