Four Soldiers Killed As Boko Haram Invades Military Base In Gov. Buni’s Hometown
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Saturday attacked the 27 Task Force Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, killing at least four soldiers and destroying several operational equipment.
A security source who escaped the attack said the assailants stormed their location around 2am on Saturday.
The attack is coming less than 24 hours after the North East Governors Forum met in the Yobe state capital, Damaturu, and adopted a multidimensional approach to tackle insurgency in the region.
“We were taken off guard by the heavy explosion and gunfire, but we stood our ground. A lot of our fighting equipment was destroyed during the encounter.
“Yes, we lost four of our men, just as they also recorded casualties during the fierce battle that lasted for hours,“ he said.
The Nigeria army headquarters confirmed the attack via its verified Facebook page on Saturday morning.
“Troops of Operation HADIN KAI currently in a fierce battle against ISWAP attack at Buni Gari, Yobe State. Details later,” it stated.
However, the military is yet to give further details on the casualties as at the time of filing this report.
Buni Yadi, a distance of 65km from Damaturu, the state capital, is the hometown of Governor Mai Mala Buni.
Local source who fled to the local Council’s headquarters said many residents abandoned their homes to areas they consider safe.
“The military had shut down vehicular movement on the busy road, which serves as a link between Yobe and Biu and other towns in southern Borno,” he said.
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