Boko Haram militants ambushed a military vehicle carrying a Lieutenant and other soldiers along the Biu-Buratai-Buni Yadi road, which connects Borno and Yobe states.
The road has become perilous due to repeated deadly attacks in recent times.
According to reliable sources, the ambush on Thursday evening resulted in the death of the Lieutenant, a driver, a gunner, and four other soldiers.
Unconfirmed reports suggest that several attackers were killed in a shootout with troops near Kamuya village, a short distance from Buratai, the hometown of former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (Retired).
A security source confirmed the incident to Vanguard on Saturday.
He said, “Yes based on the situation report, soldiers of 135 Special Force BN FOB in Buratai were ambushed by terrorists on their way to Damaturu, the Yobe state capital to buy fuel.
“Unfortunately, one (1) officer was killed, including a driver, gunner plus four (4) other escort”. Said the Security Source.
