Inside Troops’ Battle Against Boko Haram In Maiduguri ,Monguno, Konduga, By DHQ

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Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has revealed that Boko Haram actually attacked three towns Maiduguri,Konduga and Monguno  in Borno state not two(Maiduguri and Monguno) as earlier reported.

Defence Spokesman, Major General Chris Olukolade in a statement Sunday evening revealed at a fiercer battle in Monguno. “An exclusive coordinated air campaign have  taken over from ground forces in Monguno, as troops had to retreat from the location after the Brigade Commander and  some of the troops were wounded while repelling terrorists attack on the town today.”

The statement however said “Terrorists who attacked Maiduguri in the early hours of today have been successfully repelled. An extensive cordon and search is ongoing as part of the Mopping up operation to determine details of the  heavy casualties suffered by the terrorists.

“Meanwhile,  scores of the terrorists  have died in the course of the attack, while many of them were also captured with wounds . A Cobra Armoured Vehicle and the heavy Artillery gun, as well as some  Machine Guns and  other weapons  were captured  from the fleeing terrorists. 3 Gulf cars loaded with explosives were also destroyed.

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“Similarly,  troops in Konduga successfully repelled terrorists attack twice today, Sunday. Some of the troops  however lost their lives  in the series of operations to repel the terrorists today. Others who were wounded have been evacuated for appropriate medical  treatment .

Olukolade said “The 24 hour curfew  imposed in the course of the operation is expected to be lifted as soon as mopping operation is concluded. Citizens will be allowed to  go about their lawful activities  from 6 am tomorrow,Monday.

“Calm has been  restored  in Maiduguri  and  Konduga as operation  continues with patrols and  surveillance”, the statement  said.

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