NIGERIA (Adamawa)-Tragedy struck again in Adamawa State as suspected Boko Haram gunmen ambushed and killed at least nine soldiers in the border areas of Izhe, Madagali Local Government.

Vanguard reported that the incident was confirmed by the Council Chairman, Mr. Maina Ularamu, who added that the soldiers were on a mission to repel an attack when they met their untimely death.

”The soldiers were going to repel a planned attack at Izhe border village when they were ambushed by the heavily armed insurgents.

”As I am talking to you, most villagers at the border areas have since fled to Madagali the administrative headquarters for fear of possible attacks.

” We are calling on the government to station more troops with armoured tanks. These Boko Haram insurgents have more sophisticated weapons than the soldiers,” said,Ularamu the council chairman.

He also said that the insurgents were well armed with anti-aircraft and anti-tank weapons mounted on their vehicles.

It was learnt that the troops battled the heavily armed insurgents, who attacked from different directions.