Boko Haram kills nine soldiers in Adamawa

No fewer than nine soldiers have reportedly lost their lives in a deadly ambush by members of the dreaded Islamic fundamentalist, Boko Haram, in the border area of Izhe in Madagali Local Government of Adamawa state.

Chairman of Madagali, Mr Maina Ularamu, who confirmed the sad incident to newsmen on Thursday said he could not ascertain the casualty figure, but however noted the soldiers were attacked while on their way to repel an attack.

According to him, ”The soldiers were going to repel a planned attack at Izhe border village when they were ambushed by the heavily armed insurgents.

”As I am talking to you, most villagers at the border areas have since fled to Madagali, the administrative headquarters for fear of possible attacks.

” We are calling on the government to station more troops with armoured tanks. These Boko Haram insurgents have more sophisticated weapons than the soldiers,” said,Ularamu the council chairman.

The council boss added that the dreaded militants were well armed with anti-aircraft and anti-tank weapons mounted on their vehicles.

The Brigade Commander of the 23rd Armourd Brigade,Yola, Brigadier General Rogers Nicholas could not be reached at the moment, as he was said to have gone on a special assignment.