The Sector 2, Operation LAFIYA DOLE of Nigeria Army in Damaturu, on Wednesday, said it successfully repelled suspected Boko Haram insurgents that attempted to attack Damaturu, Yobe capital.
Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Sector 2 Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Luitenant Njoka Irabor, said the troops ambushed and killed many of the suspected terrorists who attempted to infiltrate and attack Damaturu.
Irabor in a statement said “following credible information of planned efforts by Boko Haram terrorists to attack Damaturu, troops of Sector 2, Operation LAFIYA DOLE of Nigeria Army, laid ambush which led to the extermination of many Boko Haram terrorists.
According to the Spokesman, many terrorists met their waterloo, some were also wounded with some equipment recovered. He added that the troops also embarked on pursuit of the fleeing terrorists to mop up and comb the general area.
He said there were no reports of casualties on the side of the Army or the civilians, as normal activities were going on with residents pursuing their businesses.
