CLARIFICATIONS ON TERRORIST ATTACKS ON BORNO COMMUNITIES

CLARIFICATIONS ON TERRORIST ATTACKS ON BORNO COMMUNITIES

The Nigerian Army has reacted to a report  alleging over 40 soldiers were killed during recent terrorist attacks in parts of Borno State. 

A statement by the Media Information Officer,Headquarters Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba says, the misleading report, which relied largely on unverified sources, presents a distorted account of the incident and fails to reflect the gallant efforts of troops who bravely defended communities against terrorist assaults.

The attacks on the multiple communities occurred when remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists, who had earlier been dislodged from the Sambisa Forest during sustained offensive operations by troops, regrouped and launched  night attacks from multiple directions on vulnerable communities and troops location around Konduga, Ngoshe, Mainok and Jakana general areas.

Troops  responded swiftly and fought gallantly to repel the terrorists and defended the affected communities. 

During the intense engagements, a number of terrorists were eliminated,sadly, a Commanding Officer and some brave soldiers paid the supreme price.

The statement noted that, troops were not overrun as portrayed in the report, Rather they engaged the terrorists from multiple fronts in a determined effort to protect innocent civilians and restore normalcy.