BOKO HARAM again, ambushes N'Army convoy, kills 7 army recruits, abducts female soldier - Washington Post

Boko Haram terrorists have yet launched another deadly attack in an ambush on a convoy of new army recruits in Maiduguri, The Washington Post reports.

Seven Nigerian troops have been reportedly killed while a female soldier was abducted.

Washington Post further reports that the attack which occurred on Thursday near Mafa Town was confirmed by army officers on condition of anonymity. 

A humanitarian worker also said he heard military radio traffic confirming the attack.

However, effort to get confirmation from the military spokesperson was unsuccessful as he did not immediately comment.