An army Captain and a soldier have been killed by Boko Haram terrorists in a midnight attack on Izge community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State
According to the Emir of Gwoza, Mohammed Shehu Timta, the attack happened around 1 am on Wednesday when the terrorists infiltrated the farming community, 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, killing three of them while recovering items from the fleeing terrorists
Several motorcycles, bicycles, an operational vehicle, and a sophisticated rifle, all belonging to the terrorists, were recovered.
The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in northeastern Nigeria, where Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents continue to pose significant threats to both military personnel and civilians
