Three Nigerian Army Personnel Killed As Boko Haram Terrorists Attack Yobe Community

Insurgents suspected to be from the Islamic State-backed faction of Boko Haram, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), formerly known as Jamā'at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da'wah wa'l-Jihād have reportedly killed three Nigerian soldiers during an attack on Buni Yadi community in Yobe state.

It was reported that the attackers also carted away foodstuffs and livestock.

A local, who pleaded anonymity, disclosed that the attack took place overnight on Monday.

“My home town came under attack overnight by Boko Haram terrorists. Three soldiers were killed, and foodstuffs and livestock were carted away. However, the army collected three cars from the terrorists. The attack started around 11 pm on Sunday till 4 am this morning (Monday),” he said.

Buni Yadi, in Gujba Local Government Area, located 54 kilometres away from Damaturu, the state capital, was one of the worst-hit local communities in Yobe State under the control of the Boko Haram insurgents for two years.