Boko Haram terrorists killed an army captain and a soldier in an attack on the Izge community in the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, according to a Daily Trust newspaper report.

The attack occurred in the early hours of Wednesday.

The Emir of Gwoza, HRH Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, confirmed the incident, stating that the assailants attacked the area around 1 am and engaged the troops.

“It’s true that my people in the Izge community came under Boko Haram attack around 1 am. Unfortunately, a captain and a soldier paid the supreme price,” he said.

The Emir added, “But our gallant troops, the Civilian JTF, hunters, vigilantes and the resilient community members also killed three terrorists. The terrorists abandoned their weapons and over 10 motorcycles, and they are still on the run while being trailed by our security men.”

He prayed for the souls of the deceased and commended the soldiers for coordinating with 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.

The Emir also thanked the Borno State governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, for providing logistical support to the security operatives and called on the federal government to equip security operatives with advanced military technology.