Bandits have killed an Army Lieutenant and six other soldiers in an ambushed along the Biu-Buratai-Buni Yadi road.

It was gathered that the bandits attacked the deceased’s military vehicle on road that links Borno and Yobe states.

The attack which occurred on Thursday evening, April 4, led to the killing of the lieutenant Officer, a driver, gunner, and four other soldiers.

A source who spoke with the news outlet said: “Yes based on the situation report, soldiers of 135 Special Force BN FOB in Buratai were ambushed by t£rrorists on their way to Damaturu, the Yobe state capital to buy fuel.

Unfortunately, one officer was killed, including a driver, gunner plus four other escort.”