Boko Haram: Troops repel attempt by terrorists to overran Damboa in Borno

Boko Haram: Troops repel attempt by terrorists to overran Damboa in Borno

Troops of 25 Task Force Brigade, Operation HADIN KAI in Borno state northeast Nigeria are currently trailing wounded Boko Haram and Islamic State fighters who made attempt to over Damboa town in the southern part of Borno state.

The terrorists who stormed the town in large number were forced to retreat in disarray following heavy gunfire from the Nigerian troops.

It could be recalled that this is the sixth time Boko Haram are making efforts to overrun the town of Damboa in the northeast region where mine military Generals are said to be taking charge due to its proximity to Sambisa forest.

Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu the Director Army Public Relations in a statement on Monday said troops have quelled a dawn attack attempted on Damboa town in the early hours of Sunday 8 August 21 by Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province terrorists.

He said while attempting to infiltrate the town with unconfirmed numbers of foot soldiers and some mounted on motorcycles, Brig-Gen Nwachukwu noted that the terrorists suffered debilitating gunshot wounds from troops’ fire, forcing them to beat the retreat in disarray.

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The Army spokesman, further explained that the troops are currently on the trail of the fleeing terrorists. Unfortunately, in the exchange of fire that ensued, two vehicles belonging to the Civilian Joint Task Force were razed by fire.

“The troops of Operation HADIN KAI have been commended for their vigilance and swift response in quelling the attack. They are also encouraged not to allow any form of distraction from the marauding terrorists, whose ranks have suffered enormous depletion in manpower as a result of ongoing air and artillery bombardments”.

“Law-abiding people of North-East Nigeria are assured of the Chief of Army Staff’s determination to finally rout the Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province criminals from their hideouts”.

“The good people of the North East are also encouraged to continue to avail the troops with actionable information that will enhance the execution of the ongoing Counter Terrorism Counter Insurgency operations in the region”. He said.