Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram members have allegedly killed at least 45 Nigerian security personnel, after laying siege on the town of Buni Yadi, the headquarters of Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Reports said Boko Haram gunmen, on trucks and motorcycles, stormed the town late on Monday.
A source with Nigeria’s Joint Task Force told Voice of America (VOA) Hausa Service that 24 soldiers and 21 police officers were confirmed dead following the attack.
The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the gunmen took away an armoured tank and many vehicles.
