Boko Haram terrorists killed an army captain in Izge community of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, in the early hours of Wednesday, report says.
The incident was confirmed by the Emir of Gwoza, HRH Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta. He said the assailants stormed the area around 1a.m 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.
The North East part of the country has come under a series of attacks under Boko Haram’s renewed onslaught in recent times.
It will be recalled that, on Saturday, Boko Haram terrorists attacked the 27 Task Force Brigade in Buni Yadi, Gujba LGA of Yobe State, killing at least four soldiers and destroying many operational equipment.
The attack happened less than 24 hours after the North East Governors Forum met in the state capital, Damaturu, and adopted a multidimensional approach to tackle insurgency in the region.
