Victor EzejaA community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State was attacked by suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Thursday night, killing two soldiers and an unspecified number of civilians.
The insurgents reportedly attacked a military formation stationed in the area. Before reinforcements from the nearby town of Gwoza could arrive. According to a military source, the assailants had caused significant damage before reinforcements could come.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelWhile reacting to the incident, Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, said the attack is a very tragic one, coming just after the internally displaced people (IDPs) had been resettled in the community called Yamtake.
Ndume confirmed that the terrorists also tried to enter Gwoza town, but were repelled.
by soldiers from the 26 Task Force Brigade under the command of Brigadier General Nasir Abdullahi.
Ndume commended the troops for their bravery and selflessness in fighting the attackers and urged the federal government to create an Armed Community Defense force to aid local security efforts. Although hunters, vigilantes, and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) were dedicated, he emphasized, they lacked the necessary weapons to take on well-armed terrorists.
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The senator also reaffirmed that in order to successfully fight the insurgency that still afflicts the Northeast, the military must deploy Technology, Equipment, Arms, Ammunition, and Motivation (TEAAM).
This year has seen a number of fatal cases, including the most recent attack. On April 12, an insurgent planted an explosive along the Damboa-Maiduguri Road, which struck a commercial vehicle, killing eight passengers and injuring 17 more.
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.
