At least two soldiers have been killed, following an attack by Boko Haram terrorists in Izge community, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
It was gathered that the deadly invasion happened around 1 am on Wednesday when the gunmen infiltrated the village.
Speaking with newsmen, Emir of Gwoza, Mohammed Shehu Timta, said that the terrorist group started shooting sporadically before the personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces with the assistance of local hunters, vigilantes and members of the civilian Joint Task Force repelled the terrorists.
He added that several motorcycles, bicycles, an operational vehicle and a sophisticated rifle, all belonging to the criminal elements were recovered.
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The Emir said: “My people in Izge community came under Boko Haram invasion today at about 1am. Unfortunately, a Captain and a Soldier paid the supreme price. But in a brave and swift reaction from the military, men of the Civilian Joint Task Force, Local hunters, vigilantes and the resilient community the attack was repelled with killing of three terrorists.
“As the community is still trailing the terrorists, over 10 bicycles, motorcycles, one sized military vehicle and one sophisticated rifle with ammunition were recovered from the terrorists.
“Let me commend our military forces, other security agencies, men of CJTF, local hunters and vigilantes and our resilient people for their bravery, because as I speak, many people are still in the bush combing the whereabouts of the fleeing terrorists.
“I want to equally call on the federal government to equip our security forces with technological warfare/weapons to defeat the remnants of Boko Haram members terrorising our communities almost on daily basis”.
via: Information Nigeria
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