Army Repels Boko Haram Attack On Bama, Continues Mop-up of Camps

 

The Defence Headquarters has said security forces prevented terrorist attack on communities around Bama and Ngurosoye in Borno state.
A statement by Director Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade said, “Troops on patrol during the weekend dislodged a band of terrorists who were about to attack some settlements in the outskirt of Bama and Ngurosoye.”
He said 18 terrorist were killed in the clash. 16 burnt AK 47 rifles were found in the debris while 5 Pickup vehicles, 7 Gulf cars and one Hillux truck were destroyed.
General Olukolade said, a total of 75 villagers were screened and released in the course of cordon and search in the adjoining communities.
He noted that an alleged bomb attack on a market in the area as reported in the media is yet to be verified.
Olukolade also said 16 AK47 rifles have been recovered in the course of cordon and search of communities, during related counter insurgency operations.
He explained that mop up operations are ongoing on Mandara Mountains and Haraza hills.
“Troops eventually overran camps in the outskirts of Gombole,  Mele, Kecheri, Dufrfada, Yuwe, and others around Mandara mountains and Sambisa forests after  stiff resistance,” Olukolade said.