Two Military Officers Killed During Battle with Boko Haram Terrorists in Borno

• Troops and Boko Haram terrorists engaged in fierce battle and exchange of gunfire for hours in Borno state
• A captain and Corporal Soldier were killed during the gun battle on Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Izge village, Gwoza local government area of the state
• A resident said the surviving terrorists evacuated the dead bodies of their colleagues from the scene

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Izge, Borno state - The Nigerian Army lost a Captain and Corporal Soldier during a gun battle with Boko Haram terrorists in Izge village, Gwoza local government area of Borno state.

The tragic incident occurred at about 1:am on Sunday, April 6, 2025, when armed terrorists invaded the troops' formation in Izge.

As reported by Vanguard, the terrorists attacked the troops with Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs).

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The Boko Haram insurgents targeted the Izge platoon formation of troops ‘Operation Hadin Kai'.

The attack led to a fierce battle and exchange of gunfire for some hours before resilient residents of the community, with support from vigilantes and local hunters, complemented efforts of the military to repel the attack.

Speaking about the attack, a resident identified as Mallam Isa Usman Izge said:

“We, the people of Izge, came under Boko Haram invasion at about 1:am when most of us were asleep. Unfortunately, a Captain and Corporal Soldier were among the scores of Boko Haram terrorists that were killed. Although many of the terrorists were also neutralised, those who survived quickly evacuated the dead bodies of their colleagues (Terrorists) from the scene."

The resident added that:

“As it is, many of our resilient people are still in the bush hunting for the whereabouts of the fleeing terrorists”.

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Legit.ng earlier reported that Fatima Musa, a former Boko Haram member, shared her de-radicalisation journey and expressed regret over past extremist beliefs and actions.

The Borno Model, introduced in 2021, has led to the mass surrender of over 300,000 insurgents, combining dialogue and rehabilitation efforts.

Security and community-driven reintegration strategies are helping to restore peace, with vocational training and reconciliation playing key roles.

Legit.ng also reported that the Defence Headquarters announced its one-year special plan for repentant Boko Haram terrorists.

The DHQ explained that 800 out of 129,000 terrorists that surrendered to the Nigerian Military are undergoing deradicalisation.

The Chief of Defence Training and Operations, Emeka Onumajuru, made this revelation in an interview on Monday and shared further details.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Senator Ali Ndume voiced concerns about the claim that the USAID has financed terrorist groups, including Boko Haram, through annual funds amounting to $697 million.

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Ndume, in an interview on Sunday, urged the Nigerian government to investigate what he described as weighty allegations by the US Congressman Scott Perry.

The Borno South senator also urged Bola Tinubu's government to focus on becoming self-sufficient rather than relying on foreign aid.

Source: Legit.ng