Counter terrorism troops yesterday made a huge breakthrough, when it killed over 50 terrorists even as 12 soldiers, 4 policemen and four civilians also lost their lives in the fresh attacks.
The insurgents fell under crossfire as troops repelled a daring attack on troops’ locations in Damboa, Borno State yesterday night.
In a statement by the director of defence information, Maj-Gen. Chris Olukolade, he stated that the terrorists had stormed the troops’ bases and police locations while most of the troops were out on patrol of surrounding villages.
The statement reads further: “A total of 5 soldiers and a senior officer were also killed while repelling the attack. A Cordon and search of the locality is ongoing, while the bodies of the fallen soldiers have been recovered and deposited in the military morgue. The wounded are also receiving treatment in the military medical facility.
“In another development, troops on patrol around Baga area have recovered explosives and rifles concealed in a truck loaded with fish and other commodities. Four suspects have been taken into custody in connection with the incident.
“At Konduga also in Borno State, a suicide bomber in a Golf car yesterday crashed into a checkpoint killing himself, a policeman and 3 Vigilante Youth members.