Soldiers Feared Killed As Boko Haram Reportedly Hits Borno Military Base
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents on Friday reportedly attacked a military base in Ngamdu, Kaga local government area of Borno State.
The insurgents, in large numbers, attacked the troops at the camp along Maiduguri-Damaturu highway.
According to Daily Trust, motorists and commercial drivers said as a result of the attack, the military blocked Ngamdu road until around 11:20 am.
“I left Damaturu very early with the hope of arriving Maiduguri around 9am for an engagement but on reaching Ngamdu, the road was closed.
“Some security personnel told us to be patient that there was problem on the road. But residents said the Boko Haram attacked the soldiers and killed some of them,” a traveller who did not want to be quoted said.
Sources in the town revealed that terrorists took the soldier unaware.
“The attack lasted for hours before the insurgents retreated, but they killed and wounded soldiers,” he said
A security source told Daily Trust that the casualty was not much as reported.
“Well, the terrorists attempted an ambush, but our gallant soldiers have repelled them, and we have a good fight,” he said.
When asked about the casualty, he said, “Yes some soldiers were wounded and taken to hospital, but the many insurgents were also killed.”
The military is yet to react to the development as of the time of filing this report.
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.
