x

Soldiers, many terrorists die in gun duel on Maiduguri-Damaturu highway

Soldiers and mobile policemen have cleared the Maiduguri-Damaturu highway off remnants of Boko Haram that have terrorised motorists in the last few days.

Six soldiers were said to have been lost in the battle, with the insurgents recording a larger number of casualties Security sources said the insurgents were engaged between Mainok and Benesheikh on the Maiduguri-Damaturu highway between 11am and 1pm on Tuesday.

The sources said the soldiers had engaged the insurgents in a shootout between 11am and 11.35am.

One of the sources said, “Two gun trucks were recovered, but six soldiers were lost in the gun duel, two corpses of Boko Haram were seen after the crossfire ceased but many corpses were taken away by the insurgents.”

He added, “Boko Haram equally suffered a high degree of injuries, many of them were seen leaping off in flight.”

The Commander of Rapid Response Squad in Borno State, Abioye Babalola, confirmed the incident but did not give details of the casualties from the military and security agencies.

Hot this week

Gov. Alia Hails Gowon’s Contributions to Public Health, Nation-Building at 91

By Isaac Kertyo, MakurdiBenue State Governor, Rev. Fr....

2026 Hajj: FCT Pilgrims to Enjoy Seamless Exercise, MPWB Vows

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju The FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board...

#FreeNnamdiKanu: Protest Traps Abuja Residents, Close Businesses, and Offices

By Joyce Remi-BabayejuAs the # FreeNnamdiKanu protesters tropped...

Dogara Applauds Tinubu’s Education Policies, Calls for Sustenance of NELFUND

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaFormer Speaker of the House of...

Chinese Ambassador’s Cup: 2025 Wushu Championship Set to Hold in Abuja

The Chinese Ambassador’s Cup-Wushu Championship, also known as the...

INSPIRATION:Take a Break — Find Clarity in Stillness

By Mary EwaSometimes, life feels like a race with...

Ruben Amorim’s Bold Faith in Senne Lammens Pays Off as Rio Ferdinand Delivers Five-Word Verdict

Manchester United’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield...

Arsenal Hit Historic 22-Year Milestone as Arteta Eyes Premier League Glory

Arsenal’s impressive start to the 2025/26 Premier League season...

Gov. Ododo Launches Rural Electrification Project for 30 Kogi Communities

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaKogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman...

Minister’s Aide Empowers 300 Pupils in Lagos Through School Support Initiative

By Israel Adamu, JosThe Abosede Tomori Foundation (ATF)...

Match fixtures

Tuesday 21 October 2025 Champions League17:45 BST BarcelonavOlympiacos 17:45 BST FC...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img