The soldiers responded to the attack but the insurgents reportedly overpowered them.
AFPPicture used for illustrative purpose.: Boko Haram insurgents stormed Borno and attacked soldiers at a checkpoint in the state on Saturday, June 13, 2020. (PremiumTimes)
Nigerian soldiers at a checkpoint in Monguno, a town in Borno state have reportedly been attacked by Boko Haram terrorists.
According to TheCable, the insurgent stormed Monguno around 12:30 pm on Saturday, June 13, 2020, and opened fire on the soldiers manning a checkpoint in the town.null
The soldiers responded to the attack but the insurgents reportedly overpowered them.
According to reports, the security operatives had to retreat to the headquarters of sector three where they reinforced.