Borno
How ISWAP terrorists attack Borno military base, 20 soldiers killed
Dare-devil terrorists suspected to be Islamic State fighters attacked a military base in Borno State, killing many soldiers and carting away a significant material resources.
The Nigerian Army camp is said to be located at Kareto in Borno State and was attacked on Saturday.
About 20 soldiers were said to have been killed, although no official confirmation of the casualty figure yet.
The violent clashes were said to have erupted between the terrorists and soldiers, with the terrorists employing the tactics of suicide bombing with a car bomb. They explained that the attack led to the destruction of a military vehicle and some soldiers escaped during the sudden attack.
The terrorists were said to have swiftly taken control of the camp and burned it, including 14 vehicles.
Sources indicated that the terrorists seized four four-wheel drive vehicles and a cache of weapons, including heavy machine guns, before withdrawing to their positions.
Meanwhile, the Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has condoled with the military over the death of the soldiers in Kareto.
A statement by the Borno State Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Professor Usman Tar, quoted the governor as saying the attack reminded him of the callousness of the deadly Boko Haram terrorists.
“On behalf of the government and good people of Borno, I convey our heartfelt condolences to the armed forces and families of the deceased over the demise of our fellow compatriots. May Allah rest their souls and grant fortitude to the affected families,” the statement said.
Governor Zulum noted that the attack on Kareto will not deter the government from carrying out its constitutional duty of providing the dividends of democracy to the people in collaboration with federal agencies.
He thanked the armed forces and security agencies for standing in harm’s way in order to secure our territory and way of life. “We are eternally grateful to our gallant military and security forces for all they have been doing to safeguard lives and property in our state. Kareto attack was a painful reminder of the heinous desperation of the adversary to torpedo our modest achievement, and cause panic in our communities. I call on our good people to stand firm, not to waver, and to support the armed forces as they work daily to confront our collective threats.
“Be rest assured that the Borno State Government, under my watch, will continue to work closely with the armed forces to execute our development and Peacebuidling programmes,” Gov Zulum said.