Boko Haram Reportedly Stages Ambush, Resulting In The Death Of An Army Colonel And Six Soldiers In Borno

Boko Haram Reportedly Stages Ambush, Resulting In The Death Of An Army Colonel And Six Soldiers In Borno

According to reports, Boko Haram insurgents have purportedly slain a Lieutenant Colonel and six soldiers in an ambush along the Biu-Buni Yadi road in Borno state……READ ALSO Two Boko Haram Commanders Surrender To Military Task Force In Borno

Sources informed Daily Trust that the soldiers fell victim to the ambush at Kamuya, a village near Buratai, the hometown of former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai (rtd). The soldiers were on their way to Damaturu to purchase fuel.

A security insider lamented, “It’s very tragic; they were soldiers from the 135 Special Force Battalion Forward Operating Base in Buratai. They were ambushed en route to Damaturu, Yobe state, to procure fuel. Unfortunately, we lost an officer, a driver, a gunner, and four other escorts, while the wounded are currently receiving treatment in the hospital.”

A local eyewitness, narrowly escaping the ordeal, shared, “I cannot adequately describe the intensity of the gun battle that unfolded. The insurgents, numbering significantly, overwhelmed the soldiers. It’s only by the grace of God that I survived.”

The incident underscores the persistent threat posed by Boko Haram in the region, despite efforts by security forces to counter the insurgency.”

Please note that this is a paraphrased version of the original article, maintaining the key information while using different wording.