By Ife Osemedua
365Daily – The Nigerian Army has disclosed that troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have thwarted an attempt by Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists attack on Damboa town in Borno State.
This was disclosed by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement issued on Monday, August 9, 2021, in Abuja.
The statement said the troops of 25 Task Force Brigade successfully quelled a dawn attack attempt by the terrorists early Sunday morning.
Nwachukwu said the criminals, in their numbers on foot and some on motorcycles, made a futile effort to infiltrate the town, but were met with heavy fire from the vigilant troops.
He said the terrorists attempted to infiltrate the town but suffered debilitating gunshot wounds from troops’ fire, forcing them to beat a retreat in disarray.
According to him, the troops were currently on the trail of the fleeing terrorists.
The Spokesman said: “They are also encouraged not to allow any form of distraction from the marauding terrorists, whose ranks have suffered enormous depletion in manpower as a result of ongoing air and artillery bombardments.
“Law abiding people of North East Nigeria are assured of the Chief of Army Staff’s determination to finally rout the Boko Haram/ISWAP criminals from their hideouts.
“The good people of the North East are also encouraged to continue to avail the troops with actionable information that will enhance the execution of the ongoing Counter Terrorism Counter Insurgency operations in the region.”