Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have attacked a base of the Nigerian Army in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State, killing an unspecified number of soldiers.
Local and security sources confirmed the attack, stating that it occurred at the Forward Operation Base of the 153 Task Force Battalion around 3:00 am on Monday.
One source, who wished to remain anonymous, reported that the troops were dislodged and many soldiers were captured during the assault. “ISWAP has taken over Marte, an unspecified number of soldiers were killed, some captured and many have deserted. They ran towards Dikwa, and are currently at the 24 Task Force Brigade, Dikwa.”
“The terrorists also burnt down armoured tanks and made away with arms and ammunition from the base,” said the source.
Marte is located 38 kilometres from Dikwa, the headquarters of the Dikwa local government area of Borno State.
A source in Dikwa informed our correspondent that gunshots were heard, and a fighter jet of the Nigeria Air Force was seen hovering over the area.
