Boko Haram fighters and members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have launched attacks on communities and military formations in Borno and Yobe states.
The insurgents attacked places on Thursday including Mafa, Dikwa, Marte, Ajiri in Borno, and Katarko town in Yobe State.
According to Daily Trust, the insurgents attacked a military check point at Mafa, where travelers usually wait for the gate to be opened for them to continue with their journey.
Also, the insurgents were said to have attacked the military barrack in the town and looted arms and ammunition.
“They looted arms and ammunition and the newly procured operation motorcycles that we use in bushes. The attackers were many,” said one of the security sources.
It remains unclear if there were casualties on the side of the military, but a top security source confirmed the killing of many terrorists during the encounter.
“They came in large numbers and engaged our men intensely but many of them were neutralised,” he said.
A local source also said that no civilian life was lost, but that the assailants looted foodstuff and other commodities and burnt down vehicles.
“It’s a coordinated attack which began after 11pm on Wednesday. They shot sporadically at the checkpoint where commuters usually stop before proceeding with their journey. The goods they looted were to be transported to Gamboru and other places. I’m not aware of any lives lost. Trucks loaded with goods were set ablaze,” he said.
He said the terrorists came in large numbers, heavily armed with weapons, four gun trucks, and riding on over 100 motorcycles.
