Suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province terrorists have hit 5 communities in Borno and Yobe States.
The communities are Mafa, Dikwa, Marte and Ajiri in Borno, whereas Katarko was attacked in Yobe.
Based on sources, the insurgents attacked a navy checkpoint at Mafa.
Additionally, the insurgents have been mentioned to have overran the navy barrack within the city and looted arms and ammunition.
“They looted arms and ammunition and the newly procured operation bikes that we use to hold out operations in distant bushes. The variety of attackers was so huge that nobody may think about,” one of many safety sources mentioned.
Nevertheless, it remained unclear whether or not there was a casualty on the facet of the navy, however a prime safety supply confirmed the killing of many terrorists through the encounter.
“They got here in giant numbers and engaged our males intensely however a lot of them have been neutralised,” he mentioned.
An area supply additionally mentioned that no civilian life was misplaced, however the assailants looted foodstuff and different commodities and burnt down the transporting automobiles.
“It’s a coordinated assault after 11pm on Wednesday, they shoot sporadically on the checkpoint the place commuters are ready for the navy gate to be open for the to proceed with their journey.
“The products they looted have been to be transported to Gambarou and different locations. I’m not conscious of any stay being misplaced thus far,” he mentioned.
He mentioned the terrorists got here in giant numbers, closely armed with weapons, 4 gun vehicles, and driving over 100 bikes.
Comparable assaults have been additionally recorded in different city, together with Marte, Dikwa, Ajiri in Borno and Katarko in Yobe State.