In a recent attack by Boko Haram, an army captain lost his life in Izge, a community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.

The armed group struck around 1am on Wednesday, killing not just the captain but also a soldier during the raid.

“It’s true that my people in 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.

Speaking about the tragic event, the Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, confirmed the deaths. He prayed for the fallen heroes and praised the soldiers who worked with other security teams to push back the attackers.

“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

This violent incident happened just a few days after Boko Haram fighters attacked a military base — the 27 Task Force Brigade — in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. In that earlier attack, they killed at least four soldiers and damaged several military tools and vehicles.