Gunmen suspected to be members of the terrorist sect, Boko haram, reportedly ambushed a military vehicle conveying a lieutenant and other soldiers along the Biu-Buratai-Buni yadi road.
The major road that links Borno and Yobe states has remained a death trap, for both military personnels and civilians alike as it has been the scene of a series of deadly attacks in the recent past.
Sources said the attack which occurred on Thursday evening led to the killing of the lieutenant officer, a driver, gunner, and four other soldiers.
Unconfirmed reports suggest that several numbers of the terrorists were neutralised during a sustained exchange of gunfire with troops near Kamuya village, just a few kilometres drive from Buratai, the hometown of former chief of army staff, lt. General Tukur Buratai (retired).
A security source confirmed the development on Saturday, lamenting the needless and catastrophic loss of lives.
The source 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 officer was killed, including a driver, gunner, plus four other escort.”
The Nigerian military is yet to issue an official statement to confirm or deny the attack as at the time of filing this report.
