Nigeria, May 12 -- A number of Nigerian soldiers are feared dead after Boko Haram insurgents attacked a military base in Borno State, according to multiple sources who spoke to Newsmen in Maiduguri.

The attack happened on Saturday night at the base of the 153 Task Force Battalion in Marte Local Government Area. The terrorists overran the base, reportedly burning armored vehicles and stealing ammunition.

"There was another Boko Haram attack on the 153 Task Force Battalion in Marte on Saturday night. Many of our men are feared dead as we've lost contact with the base since the incident," a senior army officer told Newsmen.

This same battalion has been involved in multiple clashes with Boko Haram in the past, including ambushes and the ba...