At least 11 people, including a commanding officer of the Nigerian Army, were killed after Boko Haram terrorists ambushed troops of 21 Brigade, Operation Hadin Kai, along Kashimri village in the Bama Local Government Area of Borno State on Friday evening.

According to an intelligence source quoted by Yerwa Express News, the insurgents launched the attack while troops were on their way for a clearance operation.

“Our troops were ambushed by Boko Haram terrorists while they were heading for a clearance operation in Bama.” He said.

“The commanding officer who led the team was killed alongside six soldiers, two Civilian Joint Task Force members, and two vigilantes,” the source said.

The report added that the insurgents also suffered significant casualties during the exchange of gunfire.

Confirming the incident, Mu’azu Alhaji Misiya, a well-known Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) member, shared a post on Facebook mourning the loss of the soldiers and volunteers.
“Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un—today we lost our men,” he wrote, alongside a photo of the fallen troops and CJTF members.

The Nigerian Army has yet to issue an official statement as of the time of this report.