By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri-
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have reportedly repealed Boko Haram attack in Rann the Headquarters of Kala Balge LGA of Borno State, killing 10 terrorists in the process.
The Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, said the troops also destroyed one of the gun trucks and recovered multiple weapons including – 1 anti aircraft gun, 2 machine guns and 8 AK-47 rifles.
According go the statement: “Barely hours into the tenure of the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Faruk Yahaya, Boko Haram Terrorists attempted an audacious attack on troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Rann the Headquarters of Kala Balge LGA of Borno State”.
“The terrorists came in their numbers mounted on gun trucks and attempted to infiltrate the main entrance to the town”. The statement said.
Brig. Gen. Yerima noted that the highly spirited troops were right on hand to counter the move and inflicted humiliating defeat on the terrorists who abandoned their evil mission and took to their heels.
“The troops chased the retreating terrorist and ensured there was no further threat to the town and its residents”, he said.
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