Contrary to stories in the media that insurgents attacked the outskirts of Maiduguri on Sunday, the Nigerian Army says that its men intercepted ten Boko Haram fighters on a suicide mission as they attempted to enter the city.
Media Coordinator of Operation Lafiya Dole, Col. Mustapha Anka said this in a statement he issued on Monday.
“This evening – 27-12-2015 – troops of Operation Lafiya Dole, intercepted and destroyed 10 suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers on the outskirts of Maiduguri.
“Contrary to earlier media reports and rumours flying around, two suspected Boko Haram bombers earlier intercepted by vigilant troops disclosed their colleagues’ intention to enter the city with the aim of detonating bombs in selected public places.
“Consequently, the troops laid ambush on the terrorists’ suspected routes along Damboa Road and eliminated them. The suicide bombers were intercepted in three different locations approaching the city. The locations are – Ajiri area towards Damboa Road, High Court axis and the Eye Hospital Area.
“The Explosive Ordinance Device team had been mobilized and the members arecombing the general area and clearing the debris. Normalcy has been restored to the general area and the public are please advised to go about their normal businesses and social activities. However, it is important to maintain more vigilance and security consciousness,” he said.
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