Boko Haram terrorists killed a Nigerian army Lieutenant in an attack in
Magumeri town in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State on
Wednesday, March 15th, according to Sahara Reporters
The source said the militants ambushed Lieutenant AC Oguntoye and his
colleagues on their way to Gubio from a shooting range competition in
Monguno.
The officers were pinned down by terrorists in Magumeri where they razed down houses, including a police station in the town.
The officers were pinned down by terrorists in Magumeri where they razed down houses, including a police station in the town.
The militants rode into the area in 10 utility vehicles, shooting and
attacking military formations. A press release from the Nigerian police
stated that a police Sergeant Haliru Aliyu was also killed in the
attack while another sustained leg injury from gunshots.
A spokesperson to the Nigerian army later said the insurgents who were being shielded by members of the Magumeri community.
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