Army Captain killed as Boko Haram strikes and invades , Gwoza community in Borno
An army captain and a soldier have been confirmed dead following an attack by Boko Haram insurgents in Izge, a community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
The deadly assault occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, leaving residents shaken as troops responded to the invasion.
According to the Emir of Gwoza, HRH Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, the insurgents launched their attack around 1am, triggering a confrontation with security forces.
“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,” the Emir stated.
He noted that despite the loss, security forces—including the military, Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF), hunters, vigilantes, and determined residents, managed to push back the assailants.
“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 added.
The Emir offered prayers for the deceased and praised the security forces for their efforts. “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.
He also expressed gratitude to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State for ongoing logistical support, while urging the federal government to strengthen the military’s capacity.
He said, “I also thank the Borno State governor, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum, for the logistics support to the security operatives,” and called for equipping the forces “with technological warfare.”
This latest attack adds to a recent wave of violence in the North East.
On Saturday, Boko Haram fighters also launched an assault on the 27 Task Force Brigade in Buni Yadi, Gujba LGA of Yobe State, where four soldiers were killed and multiple pieces of equipment destroyed.
The Buni Yadi strike occurred less than 24 hours after the North East Governors Forum met in Damaturu, adopting a multidimensional approach to address regional insecurity.
The Izge assault also follows President Bola Tinubu’s recent directive to service chiefs to put an end to the rising spate of killings across the country.
