Security sources told journalists that the terrorists on Wednesday attacked the 27 Task Force Brigade base in Buni Gari, Yobe State.
However, soldiers attached to the base were able to shoot down the three fighter drones, the sources added.
“It seems that is the latest now; the use of drones by these terrorists. They launched the attack around 5pm but our men were vigilant immediately they started hearing a strange noise and the three drones were shot down,” a source told journalists.
This comes less than 48 hours after six soldiers were confirmed injured following a drone strike by terrorists on another military base in Borno State.
According to reports the terrorists attacked the Forward Operating Base in Wajiroko in the Damboa Local Government Area on Monday afternoon.
A military signal obtained by the newspaper also confirmed the incident. The signal added that a gun truck belonging to the army was damaged after the terrorists used multiple drones to attack the base.
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It read, “On Dec 24, terrorists launched an attack using weapons and other firearms on Wajiroko in Damboa LGA. Security men repelled the attack, forcing terrorists to be in disarray.
“Shortly after, at DEC 24, Wajiroko came under another attack using multiple armed drones carrying locally fabricated gren.
4 different armed drones. 5 Soldiers sustained injuries.
“Gen Sy sit is calm but highly unpredictable. TPS Morale and fighting efficiency remain satisfactory.
”Nigeria has been battling with the insurgents in the NorthEast region for about 14 years now.
