Cameroonian soldier killed, four others injured in Boko Haram attack


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  • Saturday, 15 Jun 2024

YAOUNDE, June 14 (Xinhua) -- At least one Cameroonian soldier was killed and four others were injured after terrorist group Boko Haram attacked a military outpost in the country's Far North region, local and security sources said on Friday.

The attack occurred overnight into Friday in Tourou locality. The militants ambushed gendarmerie officers at the outpost, leading to a confrontation with government forces. However, the terrorists managed to burn four motorcycles and an ambulance, as well as steal weapons and ammunition, a military official in the region said on condition of anonymity.

The injured soldiers are currently receiving treatment at a local hospital, and additional troops have been deployed to the area for a manhunt.

Boko Haram has been active in the Far North region of Cameroon since 2014, and they continue to pose a threat by launching ambushes against both soldiers and civilians.

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