Nigeria troops operating in Maiduguri and it’s environs have on Thursday evening repelled a Suicide bombers attack in Shettimari area of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
It will be recalled that suicide bombers belonging to the notorious Boko haram sect have resume hostility in in Maiduguri for the past one week.
During it’s operation the Nigeria military say two suicide bombers leading a band of terrorists were among over a score of those of them who died as troops succeeded in repelling the terrorist attack on Shetimari in Borno State yesterday (Thursday) evening.
” Over 12 rifles and 1 machine gun were captured from the terrorists group as the attack was repelled. Also recovered from the group were rocket propelled grenades and some bombs.
“Troops conducting mopping up operation are still combing the area while others are in pursuit of those who are on the run.
“Incidents of suicide bomb attacks were also recorded in Jimeta Yola and Maiduguri yesterday evening. Details are still forthcoming.
“Meanwhile, the offensive operations in Sambisa and other forest enclaves of the terrorists are continuing with intelligence activities, aerial surveillance and highly coordinated air bombardment backed by ground assaults. Details as operations progresses” Director Defence Information,Major General Chris Olukolade said in a statement issued today.