Boko Haram militants, disguised as unassuming herders, launched a devastating predawn raid near the Nigerian border.
The attack on Tuesday morning targeted the town of Wulgo, a region frequently used by Cameroonian troops for anti-terror operations.
Sources confirmed that at least 20 Cameroonian soldiers perished in the surprise assault.
The insurgents reportedly infiltrated Wulgo after blending in with traders and herders in a nearby commercial hub.
Intelligence sources revealed the militants then targeted surrounding military positions around 1:00 am.
Intense fighting raged for two hours before the militants overwhelmed the troops.
They looted heavy weaponry, including Soviet-era anti-aircraft guns, and set the military bases ablaze.
Eyewitnesses in the neighboring town of Gamboru recounted hearing the sounds of heavy gunfire and explosions during the night.
A local resident reported seeing trucks transporting the bodies of 13 soldiers across the border into Cameroon.
The attacked military bases were left in ruins, a stark testament to the ferocity of the assault.
This latest attack underscores the persistent threat posed by Boko Haram in the volatile Lake Chad region.
Despite losing territory to rival groups, the insurgents maintain a presence in areas along the border with Cameroon.
The conflict, which began in 2009, has claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced millions across the region.
