The Joint Task Force (JTF) on
Operation Restore Order (ORO) yesterday repelled an attack by suspected Boko
Haram sect members on the Nigerian Army military barracks in Munguno, Borno
State.
Operation Restore Order (ORO) yesterday repelled an attack by suspected Boko
Haram sect members on the Nigerian Army military barracks in Munguno, Borno
State.
Munguno is about 200 km from Maiduguri, the state capital.
JTF spokesman Lt. Col. Sagir Musa said in a statement in
Maiduguri: “Information available to JTF indicated that some suspected
terrorists attempted to attack a military barrack in Munguno, headquarters of
Munguno local government area of Borno State, on Sunday.
Maiduguri: “Information available to JTF indicated that some suspected
terrorists attempted to attack a military barrack in Munguno, headquarters of
Munguno local government area of Borno State, on Sunday.
“The attack was repelled by the JTF troops at the outskirt of
the barracks.’’
the barracks.’’
According to Musa, 20 of the attackers were killed during
exchange of fire with the soldiers.
exchange of fire with the soldiers.
He said, “The encounter led to the death of 20 suspected Boko
Haram terrorists. Three four-wheel-drive vehicles and eight motorcycles used by
the suspects were destroyed and several arms and ammunition were recovered.
Haram terrorists. Three four-wheel-drive vehicles and eight motorcycles used by
the suspects were destroyed and several arms and ammunition were recovered.
“The following items were recovered: seven AK 47 rifles, 10
rocket-propelled grenade, two RPG tubes, large quantities of assorted
ammunition and eight assorted magazines.”
rocket-propelled grenade, two RPG tubes, large quantities of assorted
ammunition and eight assorted magazines.”
Musa added that the JTF had also arrested suspected masterminds
of last week’s bomb blasts in Maiduguri. Based on intelligence reports, he
said, “a special operation was conducted by the JTF which resulted in the
arrest of two suspected high-profile commanders of the Boko Haram sect in
Maiduguri”.
of last week’s bomb blasts in Maiduguri. Based on intelligence reports, he
said, “a special operation was conducted by the JTF which resulted in the
arrest of two suspected high-profile commanders of the Boko Haram sect in
Maiduguri”.
“Those arrested were suspected to be responsible for the
February 28 explosions which coincided with the Progressive Governors’ meeting
in Maiduguri,’’ Musa addedd, adding that the two suspects were being interrogated.
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February 28 explosions which coincided with the Progressive Governors’ meeting
in Maiduguri,’’ Musa addedd, adding that the two suspects were being interrogated.
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