Nigerian Army repels suspected Boko Haram attacks, kills 50 terrorists

The Army said it killed the suspected
terrorists in a gun battle.
The 7 Division of the Nigerian Army said it
successfully repelled an attack by
suspected Boko Haram terrorists in some
villages in Damboa and Nganzai Local
Government Areas of Borno.
This is contained in a statement signed by
the Spokesman of the Division, Lt.-Col.
Sagir Musa, in Maiduguri on Saturday.
“Our troops have successfully repelled an
attack by Boko Haram terrorists in
Bulabulin Ngabura village and Gajiram
town in Damboa LGA.
“They had also repelled attacks in
Nganzai Local Government Area by the
terrorists last week.’’
He said that the army was alerted,
following the invasion of the villages by
the terrorists.
“Our troops supported by a combat
helicopter, trailed the terrorists to their
camps and destroyed their hide-outs.
“About 50 terrorists lost their lives in the
ensuring gun battle.
“Suspected terrorists had stormed
Gajiram and Ngabura communities in
Nganzai LGA and Bulabulin Ngabura in
Damboa LGA, killing about 15 persons
last week before they were dislodged by
the military,” Mr. Musa said.
The Nigerian military has been involved in
efforts to maintain peace and dislodge the
outlawed Boko Haram from the north,
particularly from Borno, Adamawa, and
Yobe.

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