Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed four soldiers and one civilian in a fresh attack in Mussa community, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.

The incident reportedly occurred around 12pm on Wednesday, when the attackers stormed the community.

Confirming the attack on Thursday, the Chairman of the local government, Mada Saidu, said the civilian victim was a woman.

“There was an attack at Mussa ward yesterday afternoon. They killed one civilian, a lady, and four soldiers,” he said.

Military sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the slain soldiers were personnel of the 115 Task Force Battalion stationed in the area.

“Four of our troops belonging to the 115 Task Force Battalion were killed while ensuring that the terrorists did not gain entrance into the town,” one source said.

The source added that the attackers were few in number but carried out a coordinated assault aimed at infiltrating the community.

“The insurgents were not many, but it was a coordinated attack aimed at infiltrating the town. The troops stood their ground, but unfortunately, the four were killed,” he added.

Residents said they heard heavy gunfire for about 30 minutes, forcing many to flee their homes in panic.

“We were hearing serious gunshots, and many people began to flee their homes at exactly 12pm,” a resident said.

Another resident added that the attackers may have intended to overrun the community but were resisted by the military presence.

The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents targeting both civilian and military positions in the state.