The Nigerian military released a statement today stating that they killed over
50 terrorists yesterday after a daring attack on a military base in Damboa,
Borno state. Find the statement signed by military spokesperson Major General Chris Olukolade below...
Over 50 terrorists died as troops repelled a daring attack on troops’
locations in Damboa, Borno State yesterday night. The terrorists had
stormed the troops’ bases and police locations while most of the troops
were out on patrol of surrounding villages.
A total of 5 soldiers and a senior officer were also killed while
repelling the attack. A cordon and search of the locality is ongoing,
while the bodies of the fallen soldiers have been recovered and
deposited in the military morgue. The wounded are also receiving
treatment in the military medical facility.
In another development, troops on patrol around Baga area have
recovered explosives and rifles concealed in a truck loaded with fish
and other commodities. Four suspects have been taken into custody in
connection with the incident.
At Konduga also in Borno State, a suicide bomber in a Golf car
yesterday crashed into a checkpoint killing himself, a policeman and 3
Vigilante Youth members.
Major General, Chris OLUKOLADE
Director Defence Informationn another development, troops on patrol around Baga area have
recovered explosives and rifles concealed in a truck loaded with fish
and other commodities. Four suspects have been taken into custody in
connection with the incident.
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