Reports claim that suspected Boko Haram insurgents on Wednesday morning, March 4, attacked a military base in Borno state, leaving many people dead.
A security and vigilantes sources who disclosed this said the insurgents came through Gwoza Kalla road to attack the 25 Armour Brigade located in Damboa town at exactly 5:30 am on Wednesday, raining bullets on the base.
According to the reports, “There was confusion everywhere this morning in Damboa, when Boko Haram attacked 25 armour Brigade barracks. To be frank, the battle lasted for about two hours.
“The situation is calm now but there are casualties. Many residents left their homes and fled to Chibok during the attack.”
A security source who also confirmed the attack disclosed that the gun battle lasted for about two hours, claiming that dozens have been killed from both sides.
The security source said: “Yes, I am aware that one of our base is under attack by suspected criminals since around 6:00 am, the troops is on top of the situation.”
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