At least four soldiers were reportedly killed in a fatal attack by 27 contingent brigades in Buni Yadi in the Gujiba State Local Government Area in Yobe State on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Naija News The report said the Force Headquarters confirmed through its official social media processing that its personnel entered Firearm exchange with suspected members of Islamic West African province ((ISWAP).
However, as of the time of submission of the report, the military has not provided further details about the attack.
It is worth noting that the attack was conducted within 24 hours of the Northeast Governors Forum meeting in Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State, and a multidimensional approach was adopted to resolve the rebellion in the region.
Security sources who escaped the attack told Daily Trust that Saturday’s attack occurred around 2:00 a.m.
He noted that suspicious Boko Haram terrorists fired explosives, destroyed several operating equipment, and killed four men in the process.
“We were caught off guard by the explosion and gunfire, but we stood up. During the encounter, many combat equipment was destroyed.
“Yes, we lost four men, just as they recorded casualties in a fierce battle that lasted for hours,” Security sources told reporters.
Naija News Buni Yadi, located from the national capital, Damaturu, is reportedly the hometown of Governor Mai Mala Buni.
According to local sources seeking asylum at the local council headquarters, many residents have evacuated their homes in search of safer areas.
“The military closed the vehicle movement on a busy road, which is the link between Yobe and Biu and Borno Southern Downs.” He told the news reporter.
Two weeks ago, Boko Haram Militants launched an attack on a military site in the Chalie Region of Buni Yadi, killing three soldiers.
In recent months, the community in Borno has continued to attack, with insurgents specifically targeting villages and military devices, especially in Sabon Gari, Wajiroko and Wulgo, where they were displaced and seized weapons and weapons and ammunition, among others.
Fearing about the escalating situation, Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, Borno’s Shehu, Senator Ali Ndume, and other federal and state lawmakers called on the federal government to take decisive action.
