Troops foil Boko Haram attack on Yobe community

The Nigerian Army says troops of Operation Hadin Kai on Wednesday, foiled a Boko Haram attack on Babangida town in Yobe state.

Onyema Nwachukwu, army spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday.

He said the insurgents’ efforts to penetrate the town were made futile as a fierce counterattack from the troops forced them to retreat in confusion.

According to the statement, one gun truck, one dushka anti-aircraft gun, two Ak-47 rifles and unprimed improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were seized from the insurgents.

“Further exploitation by the troops is still ongoing. The dogged troops have been commended by the chief of army staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, for their vigilance and swiftness in countering the attack,” the statement reads.

“He also encouraged them to remain focused and avoid any form of distraction from the terrorists, who are desperate to make face-saving moves, having suffered enormous depletion in their ranks.

“Law-abiding people of Yobe and North-East in general are assured of the chief of army staff’s determination to finally rout the Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists from their hideouts.

“They are also encouraged to continue to avail troops of actionable information that would enhance speedy execution of ongoing counter-terrorism counter-insurgency operations in the region.”