Suspected Boko Haram fighters attack Borno military post

Summary

Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a military formation in Mairari community, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State, with some soldiers feared killed.

Highlights

• Local sources said the attack happened around midnight on Tuesday and lasted for more than two hours.
• The chairman of Guzamala Local Government Area, Umar Sheriff, said there were no civilian casualties.
• Sheriff said the military repelled the attackers and described the incident as a major one.
• Local sources said there were casualties on both sides, but the number could not be independently verified.
• Attempts to reach the military’s North-East Joint Task Force spokesperson were unsuccessful.