The Emir of Gwoza, His Royal Highness Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, has confirmed the murder of a Nigerian Army captain and a private during a terrorist attack on Izge, a community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
The attack, which took place around 1 a.m. on Wednesday, also claimed the lives of three suspected Boko Haram insurgents.
In the aftermath, security forces recovered several items from the attackers, including motorcycles, bicycles, a utility vehicle, and a sophisticated firearm.
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Commending the joint efforts that repelled the assault, the Emir applauded the Nigerian military, Civilian Joint Task Force, local hunters, vigilantes, and the brave residents of Izge for their coordinated response.
He prayed for the souls of the fallen soldiers and extended his condolences to their families.
The monarch also urged the federal government to act swiftly to curb the resurgence of attacks, especially as farmers prepare for the new cropping season.
“My people in Izge community came under Boko Haram invasion today at about 1 am. Unfortunately, a captain and a soldier paid the supreme price. But in a brave and swift reaction from the military, men of the Civilian Joint Task Force, local hunters, vigilantes and the resilient community, the attack was repelled with the killing of three terrorists.
“As the community is still trailing the terrorists, over 10 bicycles, motorcycles, one-sized military vehicle and one sophisticated rifle with ammunition were recovered from the terrorists.
“Let me commend our military forces, other security agencies, men of CJTF, local hunters and vigilantes and our resilient people for their bravery, because as I speak, many people are still in the bush combing the whereabouts of the fleeing terrorists.
“Let me equally commend our passionate governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, for his relentless efforts in providing enabling resources to the security agencies and our CJTF members in the fight against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists which has brought about relative peace and resettlement of many displaced people back to their ancestral homes.
“I want to equally call on the federal government to equip our security forces with technological warfare/weapons to defeat the remnants of Boko Haram members terrorising our communities almost on a daily basis,” the Emir said.
