Boko Haram militants have taken over Bama, in Borno State. Bama which is the state’s second-largest city was attacked earlier today by the militants in an early morning attack was initially repelled by Nigerian troops.
According to residents who spoke with Sahara Reporters, the extremists seem to have returned in greater force, leading some of the soldiers to follow fleeing civilians in an effort to escape.
Boko Haram has completely overrun the city and hoisted its flag in the city center, residents claim.
An intelligence source said reinforcements were underway to Bama from Maiduguri, however only a few soldiers, in four armored tanks, were seen near Yezaram River.
The source added that the unit was in no way capable of re-taking Bama from the insurgents.
Over 100 injured soldiers are receiving treatment at the MRS Hospital in Maimalari Barracks.
Several soldiers have died while others are still missing.
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