This was revealed in a statement released on Sunday and signed by Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, who said the terrorists made a futile attempt to access the facility housing the surrendered Boko Haram members, but retreated when confronted with the superior firepower of Nigerian troops.
The Nigerian Army has repelled an attack by the Islamic State of West African Province on surrendered Boko Haram members and their families.Nwachukwu affirmed that the latest strategy is not unconnected with the frustration of the group as top-ranking commanders and members denounce violent agitation to embrace peace in recent times.
The gallant troops of 25 Task Force Brigade Operation HADIN KAI whose superior firepower forced the terrorists to withdraw in disarray, ensured Damboa did not fall to their antics. "The terrorists made futile attempt to access the facility housing the surrendered BHT members, but retreated when confronted with the superior firepower of own troops."He reassured the people of Damboa and its environs that the troops would proactively continue to provide security in the areas.
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