Insecurity: Boko Haram Guns Down Army Captain, Soldier In Borno
Boko Haram terrorists on Wednesday morning, killed an army captain in Izge community of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
The terrorists who struck in the early hours of Wednesday also killed a soldier.
Confirming the incident, the Emir of Gwoza, HRH Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, said the assailants stormed the area around 1am and engaged the troops.
“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 gallant 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 Zulum, for the logistics support to the security operatives, while calling on the federal government to equip security operatives with technological warfare.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
