Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have launched an assault on a army base in Ngamdu, Kaga Native Authorities Space of Borno State.
Day by day Belief stories that the incident occurred within the early hours of Friday, when numerous insurgents stormed the camp positioned alongside the Maiduguri–Damaturu freeway.
Motorists and industrial drivers mentioned the highway was blocked by the army following the assault, inflicting site visitors disruptions till round 11:20 a.m.
“I left Damaturu very early with the hope of arriving in Maiduguri round 9 a.m. for an engagement, however on reaching Ngamdu, the highway was closed,” a traveller mentioned.
“Some safety personnel informed us to be affected person, that there was an issue on the highway. However residents mentioned Boko Haram attacked the troopers and killed a few of them,” he added.
In response to native sources, the terrorists took the troopers unexpectedly, resulting in a fierce gun battle that lasted for a number of hours earlier than the insurgents retreated.
“The assault lasted for hours earlier than the insurgents retreated, however they killed and wounded troopers,” a resident mentioned.
A safety supply confirmed the incident however downplayed stories of heavy casualties.
“Effectively, the terrorists tried an ambush, however our gallant troopers repelled them, and we had combat,” the supply mentioned.
When requested about casualties, he added, “Sure, some troopers had been wounded and brought to hospital, however many insurgents had been additionally killed.”
The army is but to formally touch upon the assault as of the time of submitting this report.