Yesterday, at
about 5.00pm suspected elements of Boko Haram terrorists, scavenging for
food, attacked Kwang village and Vigilantes from Dagu (which is about 4
kilometres from Kwang), responded and repelled the terrorists attack.
During the fire fight that ensued, one of the vigilantes
sustained gun shot wound on his hand and was evacuated to General
Hospital Uba while the terrorists fled with gun shot wounds.
Troops were
eventually despatched to the area with clear orders to pursue and deal
with the terrorists. They are still exploiting.
Similarly, same
day, at about 4.35pm some suspected remnants of Boko Haram terrorists
attacked Boftari which is about 15 kilometres from Chibok town.
On receipt of the
information, troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE stationed in Forward
Operation Base Chibok, mobilized to the area.
The troops
encountered Boko Haram terrorists ambush site shortly before Kuburmbula
village. They quickly cleared the ambush and proceeded to Boftari.
Unfortunately, the terrorists had set some houses on fire
and fled. The troops put out the fire and are currently on the hunt for
the terrorists.
It is imperative to state that contrary to rumours flying around some media reports, no life was lost.
Additionally, there is no presence of the terrorists in any of the villages talk less of hoisting flags as alleged.
The troops have continued to maintain high level of vigilance.
Kindly disseminate this information to the public through your medium.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka UsmanActing Director Army Public Relations
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