The Nigerian military overpowered
Boko Haram fighters who attacked Monguno sector 3 base in Borno state on
Tuesday evening.
Some of the 1200 Chadian troops
who pulled out of Nigeria during the weekend made use of the base while in the
country.
The insurgents were said to have
stormed the base around 7pm after which a gun battle ensued.
The air force was said to have
joined their army counterpart, forcing the Boko Haram fighters to beat a
retreat.
At least two military sources had
earlier confirmed to TheCable that the base was under attack
“The terrorist stormed the town
around 7pm; they came with many gun trucks and the battle is ongoing,” one of
the sources said.
“It is true that the base is
under attack,” another source said while responding to inquiries via WhatsApp.
Boko Haram fighters attacked the
facility less than 48 hours after Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, said
there was no need for panic over the withdrawal of the Chadian soldiers who
were part of the multi national joint task force against insurgency.
The presidential spokesman had
said the Nigerian military could secure the nation.
“Nobody should panic, Nigerians
need not to worry at all about the Chadian withdrawal… Nigerians should equally
not have any doubts about the ability of our armed forces to hold their own.
They are capable and have proven to be so,” he had said.
There has been a resurgence in
Boko Haram attacks in recent times. On Christmas eve, the sect killed 10
Christian captives.
The insurgents had described the
act as a retaliation for the killing of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, leader of the
Islamic State.
During the weekend, the
insurgents raided many communities along Damaturu-Maiduguri road in Borno.
The sect also attacked troops of
29 task force brigade of the Nigerian Army at Jakana in Konduga local
government area of Borno on Monday, losing six men while four soldiers
reportedly paid the supreme price.
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