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Boko Haram Kills 30 Soldiers In Borno

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Boko Haram Kills 30 Soldiers

Dozens of navy troops who have been on their approach to Maiduguri on Friday have been ambushed by suspected members of Boko Haram linked to ISWAP group, dependable Sources informed Pressinformant.

The incident in line with Sources occurred between Marte- Dikwa council areas, when the insurgents fired Rocket Launchers at navy vans which culminated into sporadic shootings, killing troops who’re being conveyed from Marte Native Authorities Space to Maiduguri.

Marte about 180km north from Maiduguri remained one of many council areas of Borno that’s not totally occupied by civilian inhabitants, as most of its individuals are displaced and taking refuge in Monguno, and a few components of Maiduguri environs.

Initially dependable supply informed our Correspondent that 16 troopers misplaced their lives within the ambush, however it was later learnt on Saturday night from one other supply that “about 30 troopers have been killed with others sustained gunshot accidents”.

“What occurred to troops alongside Marte- Dikwa axis was very devastating sounding a warning that the top to terrorists just isn’t lifelike. Some troopers who’ve spent fairly plenty of time got Cross to pay go to to their households/ family members. Sadly, whereas they have been on their manner from Marte to Maiduguri, they have been ambushed by suspected armed ISWAP who fired a Rocket Launchers on the vans conveying them, dwelling about 30 troopers lifeless, at the same time as some are nonetheless lacking in motion.” Dependable Supply mentioned.

All efforts to get affirmation from the Police Public Relations Officer proved abortive at press time, while the navy spokesman’s division are but to concern a press release on the matter.