Terrorists killed six soldiers in Bitta, Gwoza area of Borno State on Thursday evening. Security sources reported the deaths after the assault on troops in the community.
Details on how the attack unfolded remain limited, and no videos or photos from the scene have emerged so far.
The military has not released an official statement on the incident.
Meanwhile, sources said the full circumstances stayed unclear at the time of the report.
This marks another strike in Borno amid ongoing operations against the group in the northeast.
Authorities continue to gather more information.
