Boko Haram terrorists have murdered an army captain in the Izge community of the Gwoza Local Government Area in Borno State.
The assailants, who struck in the early hours of Wednesday, also killed a soldier.
Confirming the incident, the Emir of Gwoza, HRH Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, stated that the attackers stormed the area around 1am and engaged the troops.
“It is true that my people in the Izge community came under attack from Boko Haram around 1am. Unfortunately, a Captain and a Soldier paid the ultimate price.
“However, our gallant troops, along with the Civilian Joint Task Force, local hunters, vigilantes, and resilient community members, managed to kill three terrorists. The attackers abandoned their weapons and over ten motorcycles and are still on the run, while being pursued by our security personnel,” he said.
He offered prayers for the souls of those who lost their lives and commended the brave soldiers for coordinating with other security operatives to repel the attack.
“May Allah (SWT) grant the departed souls Jannatul Firdaus. Our courageous men are still in the bush, sacrificing their lives to maintain peace in society,” he remarked.
He also expressed gratitude to the Borno State governor, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum, for providing logistical support to the security operatives, while urging the federal government to equip security personnel with technological advancements in warfare.
The North East region has been subjected to a series of attacks amid Boko Haram’s renewed onslaught.
On Saturday, Boko Haram terrorists attacked the 27 Task Force Brigade in Buni Yadi, Gujba LGA of Yobe State, resulting in the deaths of at least four soldiers and the destruction of numerous operational equipment.
This attack occurred less than 24 hours after the North East Governors Forum convened in the state capital, Damaturu, where they adopted a multifaceted approach to combat insurgency in the region.
Buni Yadi is situated approximately 65km from the Yobe State capital and is the hometown of the state governor, Mai Mala Buni.
The latest attack follows a recent charge from President Bola Tinubu to service chiefs to put an end to the killings.
