Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed four soldiers and a civilian in an attack on Mussa community in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.
The incident occurred around 12pm on Wednesday.
The Chairman of the local government, Mada Saidu, confirmed the attack.
He said: “There was an attack at Mussa ward yesterday afternoon.
“They killed one civilian, a lady, and four soldiers.”
Military sources said the affected troops were from the 115 Task Force Battalion and were attempting to repel the attackers.
One source said: “Four of our troops belonging to the 115 Task Force Battalion were killed while ensuring that the terrorists did not gain entrance into the town.
“The insurgents were not many, but it was a coordinated attack aimed at infiltrating the town.
“The troops stood their ground, but unfortunately, the four were killed.”
Residents said the attack caused panic in the community.
A resident said: “We were hearing serious gunshots, and many people began to flee their homes at exactly 12pm yesterday.
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“If not for the military’s defence, they had intended to enter our community that afternoon to cause massive destruction.”
The attack is the latest in a series of assaults targeting civilian and military locations in the state.
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