Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have attacked the newly resettled Yamtake community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, killing two soldiers and an undisclosed number of civilians.
Security and local sources confirmed the attack, saying the assailants invaded the communities around 11:15pm on Thursday.
One of the military sources said before a reinforcement team was sent from Gwoza, the damage had bee done as the attackers stormed Yamtake military formation.
“We are waiting for the reinforcement team to return, but we learnt that two of our men and other civilians were affected. I advise we wait until they return,” he said.
However, Senator Ali Ndume, (APC, Borno South), said he had been in touch with the people of Yamtake community since the incident happened.
“It is unfortunate that our people in Yamtake village came under deadly Boko Haram invasion last night (Thursday). It’s one of the communities that received its IDPs recently, they were resettled by Borno State Government.”
“It is very sad that two soldiers paid the supreme price, while an unspecified number of innocent civilians were among the casualties. May their gentle souls rest in peace.
