The Nigerian Army says troops of Operation Hadin Kai foiled an attempted attack on Babangida town in Yobe by terrorists belonging to Boko Haram.
The Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, said this in a statement in Abuja.
Nwachukwu said the terrorists, who were prowling for logistics replenishment, made futile efforts to infiltrate the town but were met with a fierce counterattack from the vigilant troops, forcing them to retreat in disarray.
According to him, the gallant troops captured one gun truck, one Dushka anti-aircraft gun, two AK-47 rifles and unprimed Improvised Explosive Devices IED from the fleeing terrorists.
