The Emir of Gwoza Mohammed Shehu Timta has revealed that Boko Haram terrorists have killed an army captain in Izge community of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
The monarch said the terrorists invaded the area in the early hours of Wednesday and engaged the troops.
“It’s true that my people in the 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.
The Emir prayed for the souls of those who were killed while praising the gallant soldiers for coordinating other security operatives to repel the attack.
“May Allah (SWT) grant the departed souls Jannatul firdaus. Our gallant men are still in the bush, sacrificing their lives to maintain peace in the society,” he said.
He also thanked Governor Babagana Umara Zulum for offering logistics support to the security operatives.
The Emir appealed to the Federal Government to equip security operatives with technological warfare.
The North- East has recently remained under increasing siege by insurgents of Boko Haram leading to the death of many locals and security operatives.
The terrorists last Saturday attacked the 27 Task Force Brigade, Buni Yadi, Gujba LGA of Yobe State and murdered at least four soldiers as well as 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.
