The Nigerian Army says its troops repelled the attacks coordinated by Boko Haram insurgents on military units in Gubio and Magumeri Local Government Areas of Borno on Wednesday.
Col. Ado Isa, the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 7 Division, made the disclosure in a statement issued in Maiduguri on Thursday.
Isa disclosed that the troops successfully repelled the attacks after engaging the insurgents in fierce battle.
“The Theater Command; Operation Lafiya Dole, wishes to state that the attack was targeted at Nigerian Army troops deployed in the areas, to enable the terrorists gain access to shops in the market in the towns to loot food items and other logistics.
“The attack was, however, repelled by troops.
“Consequently, due to fierce exchange of fire, the terrorists were forced to withdraw in disarray from the town resulting to damages on buildings and property along their route of withdrawal.
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Source: Vanguard Newspaper
