Boko Haram insurgents, on Monday night, ambushed a military convoy in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State, resulting in the deaths of at least five people, including soldiers and a village head. The attack occurred near New Marte, leaving several others wounded.
A security source reported that among those killed was the village head, known as Mai Musinema, and the overall chairman of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Marte. The source stated, “Five people, including Mai Musinema, Mai Babashehu Mai Musinema, two soldiers, the overall chairman of CJTF in Marte LGA, and two others lost their lives to the incident.”
In the aftermath of the ambush, those who sustained serious injuries were transported to Maiduguri for medical treatment. Others with minor injuries remained in New Marte. A top CJTF source provided further details about the attack, stating, “They started fixing some portions of the bad road between New Marte and Dikwa two days ago to enable smooth drive because the area is known for attacks on motorists. They were going back yesterday when they came under a heavy attack by insurgents.”
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The source lamented the loss of leadership in the community, adding, “We lost two chairmen, including the overall chairman in Marte LGA and the chairman who coordinated New Marte.”
Following the attack, the deceased individuals were buried according to Islamic rites in New Marte, bringing a somber end to a violent day in the region. This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges faced by communities in Borno State, where attacks by Boko Haram continue to threaten lives and disrupt daily activities.