The Nigerian army says more than 50 insurgents have been
killed in Borno, following an attack on Damboa area in the state.
Mohammed Yerima, army spokesman who disclosed this on
Wednesday, said the insurgents launched an attack on Damboa.
He, however, noted that in an operation carried out in conjunction
with the Nigerian air force component of operation Hadin Kai, the troops
defeated the insurgents.
He said the insurgents attacked with armoured personnel
carriers and 12 gun trucks mounted with anti-aircraft guns, as well as locally
fabricated armoured-plated vehicles loaded with explosives and motorcycles.
Yerima added that the surviving terrorists were forced to
flee.
“The so-called suicide bombers had to abandon their vehicles
primed with explosives as they could not withstand the overwhelming fire power
from the highly motivated troops,” he said.
“Several weapons and ammunition were recovered from the
depleted terrorists.
“The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya
congratulated the troops including the Air Component for this great
achievement.
“The COAS restated the commitment of the Nigerian Army in
his leadership to ending terrorism and other violent crimes in the North East
and the rest of the country.
“He further enjoined the troops to sustain the ongoing
offensive under Operation Tura Takaibango until the noble goal is attained.”
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