The attack on the outpost in Sagme (not far from the border with Nigeria), in Cameroon’s Far North region, occurred early on Saturday morning. At least seven soldiers, including the commander of the military base, were killed, Premium Times said.
Meanwhile France 24 said citing a police report, that eight soldiers were killed in the attack and several others were injured.
Boko Haram militants have been carrying out deadly attacks against security forces and kidnapping civilians in Cameroon, as well as the border regions of Nigeria, Niger and Chad.
*Boko Haram, or Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) is a terrorist organization outlawed in Russia and many other states.