JUST IN: Soldiers Repel Boko Haram Attack, Kill Scores In Borno

Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed scores of Boko Haram insurgents in Borno.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the troops of Operation Hadin Kai have reportedly killed scores of Boko Haram terrorists while trying to attack Rann, the headquarters of Kala Balge Council Area of Borno State.

The latest development was disclosed by the Director, Nigerian Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, via a statement on Saturday.

Yerima revealed that the insurgents were repelled by the troops while attempting to infiltrate the entrance to the city.

“Barely hours into the tenure of the Chief of Army Staff Gen 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 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.

Boko Haram insurgents

“The troops chased the retreating terrorist and ensured there was no further threat to the town and its residents. Troops successfully destroyed one of the gun trucks and recovered multiple weapons including one anti aircraft gun, two machine guns and eight AK-47 rifles neutralising ten terrorists in the process,” the statement read.

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