Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed at least four soldiers and destroyed several operational equipment.
The soldiers paid the supreme price when the terrorists invaded 27 Task Force Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of the State.
The assailants stormed their location around 2am on Saturday.
"We were taken off guard by the heavy explosion and gunfire, but we stood our ground. A lot of our fighting equipment were destroyed during the encounter.
“We were taken off guard by the heavy explosion and gunfire, but we stood our ground. A lot of our fighting equipment were destroyed during the encounter.
“Yes, we lost four of our men, just as they also recorded casualties during the fierce battle that last for hours,“ a security source, who escaped the attack, told Daily Trust.
The Nigeria army headquarters confirmed the attack via its verified Facebook page on Saturday morning.
“Troops of Operation HADIN KAI currently in a fierce battle against ISWAP attack at Buni Gari, Yobe State. Details later,” it stated.
However, the military is yet to give further details on the casualties as at the time of filing this report.
There has been renewed onslaught by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in Borno and Yobe states axis within the past few weeks.