Breaking News: Boko Haram Attacks Borno Police station, 35 Confirmed Dead
It has ben confirmed by military officials in Maiduguri, the Borno State, that no fewer than 35 persons were killed on Sunday when gunmen suspected to be members of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram launched heavy attacks on security formations in the state.
A statement made available to newsmen on Monday signed by Lt Col Sagir Musa revealed that ensuing shootouts left at least 35 persons dead and several others injured in Borno State.
Lt Col Musa, said Boko Haram terrorists who had threatened to launch massive attacks as Ramadan ends lived out their threat by launching coordinated attacks on Sunday.
According to the JTF spokesman, ‘troops have successfully repelled Boko Haram terrorists attack on Mobile Police Base and Bama town.
"Terrorists using sophisticated weapons and Improvised Explosive Devices launched attacks at about 6:45am on 4th August, 2013.The encounter led to the death of one policeman and 17 Boko Haram Terrorists; two soldiers were also wounded", he said.
Lt col Musa also said two soldiers were killed when Boko Haram staged another attack on the operatives of the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF). The soldiers were able to gun down 15 Boko Haram terrorists.
He said the attack took place ‘about 10am on 4th August, 2013 when some Boko Haram Terrorists armed with sophisticated weapons attacked MNJTF location at Malum Fatori. The attack led to the death of 2 soldiers and 15 Boko Haram terrorists.
The military said normalcy had returned to the two towns.
Nigerian Tribune however, observed that the recent attacks have heightened residents fear in Maiduguri especially as they prepare for the end of Ramadan fast celebration.
It was also gathered that, many residents are preparing to end the Ramadan fast celebration in their villlages owing to the fear that the military had warn against massive attack by the Boko Haram insurgence.
When contacted, the image maker in charge of the state police command, Ngozi Braide, claimed not to be aware of the incident but promised to find out from the divisional police officer in charge of the area.
Source: [Nigerian Tribune]
Lt Col Musa, said Boko Haram terrorists who had threatened to launch massive attacks as Ramadan ends lived out their threat by launching coordinated attacks on Sunday.
According to the JTF spokesman, ‘troops have successfully repelled Boko Haram terrorists attack on Mobile Police Base and Bama town.
"Terrorists using sophisticated weapons and Improvised Explosive Devices launched attacks at about 6:45am on 4th August, 2013.The encounter led to the death of one policeman and 17 Boko Haram Terrorists; two soldiers were also wounded", he said.
Lt col Musa also said two soldiers were killed when Boko Haram staged another attack on the operatives of the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF). The soldiers were able to gun down 15 Boko Haram terrorists.
He said the attack took place ‘about 10am on 4th August, 2013 when some Boko Haram Terrorists armed with sophisticated weapons attacked MNJTF location at Malum Fatori. The attack led to the death of 2 soldiers and 15 Boko Haram terrorists.
The military said normalcy had returned to the two towns.
Nigerian Tribune however, observed that the recent attacks have heightened residents fear in Maiduguri especially as they prepare for the end of Ramadan fast celebration.
It was also gathered that, many residents are preparing to end the Ramadan fast celebration in their villlages owing to the fear that the military had warn against massive attack by the Boko Haram insurgence.
When contacted, the image maker in charge of the state police command, Ngozi Braide, claimed not to be aware of the incident but promised to find out from the divisional police officer in charge of the area.
Source: [Nigerian Tribune]
Breaking News: Boko Haram Attacks Borno Police station, 35 Confirmed Dead
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