An unspecified numbers of military men were on Saturday killed I’m Yobe state after men suspected to be Book Haram fighters overran their base in Bunigari Village, Yobe state.

Eyewitness accounts and credible sources confirm that Boko Haram insurgents launched a brazen attack on the military base earlier today.

The ensuing battle was described as intense, with reports of heavy gunfire and explosions.

The attackers reportedly overwhelmed the base, leading to widespread destruction.

Sources say the insurgents set ablaze numerous vehicles and an extensive armoury.