By Olatunji Omirin, Maiduguri | Published Date Nov 20, 2018 5:45 AM

Many soldiers were killed and dozens of others sustained gun wounds when Boko Haram insurgents invaded their base at Matele Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State Sunday evening.

The incident occurred at remote village of Metele in the fringes of Lake Chad Basin at about 5:00pm.




A security source said the insurgents overpowered the military and carted away their weapons.

“They opened fire and forcefully gained access to the military base, we lost some soldier who stood to protect and some are yet to return. From what I got, they were outnumbered and overpowered.




“It was a sad day for us at the Theatre, the terrorists took the advantage of the bad terrain and attacked us, it was really bad on the side of the troops.” said security source.

An official who did not want his name mentioned, also confirmed the attack, saying “We got the reports that Boko haram terrorists attacked Matele village in Kukawa LGA on Sunday, the attack lasted for hours before they eventually penetrated the military base and now, the rest is the story.

“Our concern is they are becoming stronger and more deadly almost on a weekly basis, the military needs to rise above this, more manpower and intelligence gathering is needed to be deployed,” the official said.

It was also gathered that last Friday, insurgents attacked Kekeno village in Kukawa Local Government Area and killed many people.

Meanwhile, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Tukur Buratai, represented by the Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Abba Dikko, yesterday commissioned newly reconstructed road after it was named Heroes Drive” dedicated to slain and wounded officers fighting at the Theatre of Operation.





https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/many-soldiers-killed-dozens-injured-as-insurgents-invade-base-in-borno.html

But I thought some people said that this war was over and that they have been defeated..

Oooh I forgot defeated "technically ".

But But....there's a NEXT LEVEL

RIP to the dead, and may your blood be upon Mohomodu Buhary, APC & anyone who still wish the ‘Super Clueless’ terrorist to continue beyond May 2019.


Instead of Buhary and APC looting $1 Billion they should have given the money to Boko Haram to stop killing our soldiers. Painful!

This is not an external aggression but a brainless infighting between our well trained soldiers and some almajiris created by the Northern elites.

Come to think of it, Buhary promised to name the sponsors of Boko Haram, almost 4 years now, where are the names?

Buhary promised to end Boko Haram within few months and lead the battle from the front, he rather absconded and push our brilliant young men to their untimely death.


General Mohomodu Buhary has failed both in security and economy and should not be allowed to continue beyond May 2019, if he can’t be impeached already.

Nigeria is bleeding. A land that use to flow with milk and honey now flows with Blood of the innocents.

Na next level boko infrastructure. Jibrin El-sudani, well done keep sponsoring your terrorist brothers through ransoms.

Na next level

Despite all the lies of BH being technically defeated, denial of their assults on our military, killing innocent civilians and spending $1B counter-insurgency funds?
Next level of what now

When our government can take in "repented" bokoharam prisoners and put them in the army

What do you expect

I just pity the soldiers that think they are fighting against the enemy

Sorry you are fighting with the enemy!

Buhari is working. Let's allow him take us to the next level. Fu.k Buhari. Heart out to those soldiers passing through hell especially in Borno North, with nobody to speak for them.

Pdp failed and was voted out. Apc has also failed, and must be voted out.


It’s a shame buhari couldn’t fulfill any of his campaign promises. I mean not one

So many sad stories today.
Tosyn Bucknor's death has brought so much disaster.
Maybe she was possessed.

“Our concern is they are becoming stronger and more deadly almost on a weekly basis, the military needs to rise above this, more manpower and intelligence gathering is needed to be deployed,” the official said.



I and my family are leaving this poohole before election...
We r going "aburod" Kenya, Cotonou, France...anywhere but here!!!
Fulani herdsmen was a test run.
Main action kicks off when and if the cabal wins 2019 election.

Maybe we should just remove Borno state from the map of Nigeria....they are not adding any value to the country except chaos and bombings and death..so?

See the way they are wasting people's parents for nothing. I am sure they were given enough weapons. Bubu must go

Nawa o. When will this war against Boko Haram be truly over not politically over o. Cos politically, the war has been over since 13BC

Buhari we hav been seeing the next level small small

Technically defeated?

God have mercy on them

This is impossible!

Not under Buhari watch who's leading the war against insurgency himself in the heart of sambisa.

This is really pathetic. Are you saying that a fully trained army gets overpowered by people just brought together by some lousy religious misdirections? Sadly, huge amount of money is disbursed to the ministry of defence for further training, purchase of better weapons to combat these things but we seem to be losing the battle. Nigeria won't get better until we start putting square pegs in square holes.

More recruitment to follow shortly....hmmmm

Welcome to #NextLevel

The remaining soldiers better get out of there while they still can

Too many informant among them

Waiting for lie Mohammed

Rip to d dead

Bokoharam is really taking these attacks to the "Next Level"

BUHARI IS A VAMPIRE

Wen they see Shiites and harmless IPOB dey go begin form Rambo and the Expendables...

Paid writers anybody can write and post . Until I hear official confirmation from the military I refuse to believe.

Buhari till 2023.