Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have attacked a military post in Mairari community, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State, leaving soldiers feared dead.
The attack reportedly occurred around midnight on Tuesday and lasted for more than two hours, according to local sources.
Guzamala LGA Chairman, Umar Sheriff, confirmed the incident, describing it as a major attack. However, he said there were no reported civilian casualties and that troops successfully repelled the attackers.
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Although local sources claimed that some soldiers were killed, reports that seven military personnel died in the incident remain unverified. Casualties among the attackers have also not been officially confirmed.
The chairman added that the situation in the community had returned to calm, with plans to visit the area to assess the situation.
As of the time of reporting, the military had yet to issue an official statement on the attack.
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