Islamist terrorist group, Boko Haram on the 4th of November attacked 119 Battalion of the Nigerian Army located at Mallam Fatori in the northern part of Borno State.
A statement released by Army spokesman, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, confirmed the attack. The attack, which took place around 10 pm (Nigerian time), claimed the lives of one officer and four soldiers. "One of those killed in action was Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abu Ali, the Commanding Officer of 272 Task Force Tank Battalion," said Colonel Usman. He did not name the other casualties. In addition, four other soldiers reportedly sustained injuries in the gun battle.