Nigerian Army captain, lieutenant die in IED explosion in Borno

- Two Nigerian Army officers have reportedly lost their lives after an IED planted by Boko Haram terrorists exploded in Borno state

- Report suggests that the bomb went off in Golgore River Bank in Damboa local government area in central Borno state at about 11.15am

- The two Nigerian Army officers affected were part of the eight officers and 144 soldiers attached to the Nigerian Army 27 Brigade Task Force

A Nigerian Army captain and a lieutenant on Thursday, January 12, lost their lives after an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by Boko Haram terrorists exploded in Borno state, Premium Times reports.

According to the report, the bomb went off in Golgore River Bank in Damboa local government area in central Borno state at about 11.15am.

The wheel of a T-72 armoured tank used by the troops was also damaged by the terrorists, forcing all the remaining officers and soldiers to withdraw from the area with immediate effect.

They have now retreated to the 27 Task Force Brigade Headquarters in Buni Yadi.

However, Premium Times have refused to make public the identity of the two affected officers military insiders because their family had not been informed of the development.

Military sources, who spoke to news medium disclosed that the two Nigerian Army officers affected, were part of the eight officers and 144 soldiers attached to the Nigerian Army 27 Brigade Task Force deployed to Talala General Area to clear Boko Haram remnants.

It was gathered that about 31 members of the local vigilante are working with the troops to clear insurgents from the area.

As at the time of filing this report, Army spokesman, Sani Usman, has still not come up with a reaction.

The attack comes just four days after Boko Haram insurgents carried out a surprise attack against the Army Brigade in Buni Yadi.

According to reports, Lt. George Okupe, the spokesman of 27 Task Force Brigade, confirmed the attack, adding that the attack was successfully repelled by the troops.

But a military source who spoke in confidence said Boko Haram insurgents launched a surprise attack on 27 Task Force Brigade of the Nigerian Army Buni Yadi, killing five soldiers, including a captain.https://youtu.be/ScEpCYpYEII