At least 10 soldiers have been killed by suspected members of  Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP) who attacked Garin Giwa village in Kukawa local government area of Borno state.

Military sources said many soldiers also sustained injuries in the attack which happened Wednesday morning.

Two gun trucks were reportedly taken from the troops who were on a routine patrol when their convoy came under attack.

“The troops engaged the terrorist in an encounter which lasted for about 30 minutes, and as a result we lost 10 of our special forces soldiers. The insurgents took us by surprise,” one of the sources said.

“Our wounded soldiers have been taken to Mile 4, while those killed have been transported back to Maiduguri.”

Army’s spokesman, Mr Sagir Musa, did not immediately respond to a message seeking development over the attacks.

Despite repeated claims of defeating the sect, insurgents have continued to launch attacks across the north-east.

The Cable