AHMED MARI, Maiduguri
Members of Boko Haram terrorists reportedly attacked the 3 Battalion, a military formation in Rann, headquarters of Kalabalge Local Government Area of Borno State
According to reliable sources, this occurred at 12:00 a.m on Tuesday, killing five and injuring six soldiers, inciting fears in nearby residents.
A resident who spoke anonymously said the Boko Haram terrorists overran the military outpost with heavy-duty machinery, causing the troops to retreat.
He said, “Five soldiers were confirmed dead while six soldiers were injured; they also snatched three guntrucks before leaving the base.
The incident occurred less than 14 hours after suspected ISWAP/Boko Haram fighters targeted a military base in Marte and Dikwa Local Government Areas of Borno on Monday.
In the recent attack, terrorists raided a Forward Operation Base of the 153 Battalion, killing soldiers and seizing gun trucks, motorbikes, and weapons from the armoury..
At the time of filling in this report, the number of casualties has not been officially confirmed, but sources said seven soldiers lost their lives.
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