A huge number of suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Wednesday night, January 25 descended on a military base in Yobe State which led to an intense exchange of gunfire.
The terrorists intended to dislodge the troops and take over the location but their attempt was foiled.
Military insiders told PREMIUM TIMES that the terrorists stormed the military base in Kamuya at 5:30 p.m. from three different directions shooting non-stop for over 30 minutes.Because the attack was unexpected and the terrorists were in such a large number than the officers and men at the camp, the troops initially withdrew, our sources said.
However, a reinforcement was quickly sent from Buni Yadi to join the troop on ground.
After hours of intense fighting, the troops were able to retake the camps, with the terrorists fleeing.
A large number of Boko Haram terrorists were said to have been killed in battle with some fleeing the scene with gunshot wounds.
One source said three Nigerian soldiers died while some equipment were lost during the battle. A number of soldiers are also said to be missing.
The Yobe attack came days after suspected Boko Haram members abducted seven women and killed three other persons when they attacked a village in the southern part of Borno State.
Witnesses and police said the incident occurred in Ndagu Village of Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.
Ndagu village is located near Alagarno, which was once known as the spiritual headquarters of Boko Haram and was said to have been recently liberated by troops of the Nigeria military.
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