Troops Thwart Boko Haram Attempted Attack On Borno Village

troopsThe Nigerian Army announced on Monday that troops accompanied by members of the Civilian JTF blocked an attempt by Boko Haram terrorists to attack a village in the North Eastern state of Borno.

The Acting Army Public Relations Officer, Colonel Sani, made the announcement in a statement yesterday.

He said: “Today (yesterday), Monday 1st August 2016, at about 8.00pm, troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE accompanied by Civilian JTF successfully thwarted an attempt by Boko Haram terrorists on Yauri Community at the outskirts of Maiduguri city, Borno State.

“In the encounter, the troops killed five of the attackers and recovered 2 AK-47 rifles, 1 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), one 60mm Mortar Tube, 1 Fabrique Nationale (FN) rifle, 2 Dane Guns, 2 AK-47 rifle magazines, 2 FN rifle magazines, 131 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition, 31 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunitions, a 60mm Bomb and the sum of N31,275.00 from the terrorists.

“We are glad to inform the public that the general area is calm, while troops have deployed to maintain security in the village and environs”.

 

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  1. Good job… I give credit to the Nigerian army for the wonderful job done… More strength, wisdom, tactics and provisions to do more for the Nation…
    GOD bless Nigerian army in JESUS name. Amen…