BREAKING: Tension as Boko Haram Kills 2 Soldiers, Civilians
- Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have attacked the Yamtake military formation in Gwoza local government area of Borno state
- The terrorists killed two soldiers and several civillians during the deadly attack that happened on Thursday, April 17, 2025
- Senator Ali Ndume representing Borno South shared more details about how the terrorists attacked and killed the soldiers
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Borno state - Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed two soldiers and an undisclosed number of civilians in Borno state.
The terrorists attacked the newly resettled Yamtake community in Gwoza local government area of the state.
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As reported by Daily Trust, security and local sources said the terrorists attacked the communities around 11:15pm on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
According to military source, the attackers stormed Yamtake military formation and the damage done before reinforcement team was sent from Gwoza
“We are waiting for the reinforcement team to return, but we learnt that two of our men and other civilians were affected. I advise we wait until they return,”
Senator Ali Ndume representing Borno South, who confirmed the attack , commended the gallant troops for their unwavering sacrifices and doggedness in repelling several attacks.
“It is very sad that two soldiers paid the supreme price, while an unspecified number of innocent civilians were among the casualties. May their gentle souls rest in peace."
He added that:
“I was reliably informed that the attackers after wreaking havoc in Yamtake made an attempt to infiltrate Gwoza town, but the troops played a gallant role to repel the attack. On several occasions, troops lay ambush in and around Gwoza town which helped in preventing terrorists who are making all efforts to dislodge Gwoza people living in the Council Headquarters.
The APC senator told President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government the only way to end the Boko Haram atrocities in the north east region.
“More so, I want to reiterate my calls on the federal government and the Nigerian Military to deploy Technology, Equipment, Arms and Ammunition, Motivation (TEAAM), which is the only way to end the over decade Boko Haram atrocities in Borno, North East and other parts of the country,”
Two soldiers killed during battle with Boko Haram terrorists
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that 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.
Boko Haram kills seven in deadly explosion in Borno
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that a deadly explosion along the Maiduguri-Damboa Road has reportedly claimed the lives of seven passengers, leaving several others injured.
Reports on Saturday, April 12, revealed that the explosion was caused by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) allegedly planted by Boko Haram terrorists on the dilapidated road.
The explosion occurred while a convoy, escorting commuters between Maiduguri and Damboa, was traveling along the road, which remains a known hotspot for Boko Haram insurgents.
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