Boko Haram guns down Army Captain in Borno State in the early hour of today Wednesday 7th May, 2025.
The terrorists killed the army captain in Izge community of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
The terrorists who struck in the early hours of today also killed a soldier.
Confirming the incident, the Emir of Gwoza, HRH Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, said the assailants stormed the area around 1am and engaged the troops.
It’s true that my people in Izge community came under Boko Haram attack around 1am. Unfortunately, a Captain and a Soldier paid the supreme price.
But our gallant troops, the Civilian JTF, hunters, vigilantes and the resilient community members also killed three terrorists.
The terrorists abandoned their weapons, over 10 motorcycles and they are still on the run, while being trailed by our security men,” he said.
He prayed for the souls of those that lost their lives and commended the gallant soldiers for coordinating other security operatives to repel the attack.
North East has come under a series of attacks under Boko Haram’s renewed onslaught.
On Saturday, Boko Haram terrorists attacked the 27 Task Force Brigade, Buni Yadi, Gujba LGA of Yobe State, killing at least four soldiers and destroying many operational equipment.
The attack happened less than 24 hours after the North East Governors Forum met in the state capital, Damaturu, and adopted a multidimensional approach to tackle insurgency in the region
Buni Yadi is located about 65km from Yobe State capital and is the country home of the state governor, Mai Mala Buni