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Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have ambushed members of a vigilante group on routine patrol along the Warave–Gwoza Road in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, killing one operative.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred at about 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday when the insurgents opened fire on members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local hunters conducting patrol in the area.
During the ambush, a CJTF member identified as Bello Adamu, 50, sustained fatal gunshot injuries. He was evacuated to the General Hospital in Gwoza, where medical personnel confirmed him dead on arrival.
His remains were subsequently released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
Following the incident, troops of Operation HADIN KAI were deployed to the area to secure the axis. Security patrols and surveillance have since been intensified along the Warave–Gwoza corridor to forestall further attacks and track the perpetrators.
Military authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the incident as of the time of filing this report.
Boko Haram ambush vigilantes in Borno, one CJTF member killed
