Operatives of the Nigerian Army have thwarted a massive attack launched by over 300 suspected Boko Haram terrorists on communities in the Chibok area of Borno State.
According to a press statement made available by the Nigerian Army late Saturday, the attackers invaded the communities around 02:50 a.m, and were met by superior firepower by troops of the 28 Task Force Brigade.
The statement reads, “Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully thwarted a planned midnight attack on Chibok communities in Borno State. The attack, launched by over 300 terrorists from multiple fronts, began at about 0250 hours (2:50 a.m.) today and was decisively defeated through swift intelligence, tactical manoeuvre and superior firepower by troops of 28 Task Force Brigade.
“The troops, who were on alert, detected early enemy movement, enabling them to quickly assume battle positions and engage the terrorists from multiple fronts. The fierce firefight lasted for over two hours, during which the gallant soldiers held their ground firmly and prevented the terrorists from breaching the security of the adjoining towns.”
