Boko Haram Kills Army Captain, Soldier in Borno
…Lose Three, Abandon Weapons, Motorcycles
Boko Haram terrorists have killed an army captain in Izge community of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
The terrorists who struck in the early hours today also killed a soldier
Confirming the incident, the Emir of Gwoza, HRH Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, said the assailants stormed the area around 1am 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 t“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
.Borno has come under a series of attacks under Boko Haram’s renewed onslaught.
