Boko Haram terrorists kill Nigerian army Lieutenant and police sergeant in Borno (photo)

Borno police command on Thursday, March 16, confirmed that a police sergeant was killed in Wednesday’s terrorists attack at Magumeri in Magumeri local government area of 
the state.

The command’s spokesman, Mr Victor Isuku, confirmed 
the incident in a statement in Maiduguri on Thursday.

According to ERICGOSSIP Reporters, Boko Haram terrorists also killed a Nigerian army Lieutenant identified as Lieutenant AC Oguntoy.

Sources said the militants ambushed the Lieutenant and
 his colleagues on their way to Gubio from a shooting range
competition in Monguno. The officers were pinned down by
terrorists in Magumeri where they razed down houses, including a police station in the town.

A spokesperson to the Nigerian army later said the
 insurgents who were being shielded by members of the Magumeri community have been subdued.

“On Wednesday evening, information was received that Magumeri town was under attack by Boko Haram elements.

 On receipt ofmthe report, teams of Anti Robbery Squad and other personnel were quickly mobilised to the scene.

“A mobile police sergeant, Haliru Aliyu, deployed with the military in Magumeri on special duty, was killed while Sgt.

 Lawrence Ayeni sustained gunshot injury and is currently
 at the military hospital receiving treatment,” Isuku said.

He added that a water tanker and a bus belonging to Magumeri Local Government and two other civilian vehicles were burnt in the attack.


According to the police spokesman, military reinforcement from Damasak and Maiduguri engaged the escaping
 terrorists and recovered one Hilux vehicle mounted with anti-aircraft gun from the terrorists.