An attack by a band of terrorists on parts of Bama was Saturday morning quelled by the Nigerian troops who dealt with them decisively, the Defence Headquarters has disclosed.
Defence Spokesman, Major General Chris Olukolade said in a statement “Over a score of them died while others fled with wounds.
“Many more of the attacking terrorists also died as the airforce patrol went after the fleeing ones. Pursuit is still ongoing while calm has been restored and troops maintain firm control of Bama town”,Olukolade said.
He disclosed further that a Hilux vehicle as well as other equipment and some weapons were captured from the attackers.
“One soldier died while 7 were wounded while repelling the attack. They have been evacuated from the combat area by air and are already receiving medical attention”DHQ said.
“With most of the towns slated to be cleared of terrorists already covered, the campaign to rid rest of the communities of them is continuing with air and land operations now stepped up in the remaining designated locations in the mission area.
“Cordon and search of cleared communities are also ongoing with some discoveries of weapons and vestiges of atrocities committed by the terrorists while they held sway in some locations”,General Olukolade said.
These latest failed attacks signpost Boko Haram’s ability to launch fresh strikes despite recent reverses the sect has reportedly suffered in the hands of Nigerian troops and multinational joint task force.
