The Defence Headquarters said terrorists attack on Maiduguri, Borno State capital in the early hours of Sunday has been effectively contained.
Nigerian troops in conjunction with the allied troops from Chad, Niger and Cameroon battled the insurgents who attempted to takeover Maiduguri.
According to the Director of Defence Information (DDI), Major General Chris Olukolade, “The terrorists incurred massive casualty”.
He however said the situation is now calm as mopping up operation in the affected area is ongoing.
Olukolade stated further, “The ongoing operations are in coordination with activities in the Multinational Joint Task.
“The terrorists are meant to be engaged in all fronts including their previous safe havens and hide outs in the region.
“It is in line with the arrangement for a comprehensive and coordinated military operation with inputs by military forces in the Lake Chad Basin Commission namely Nigeria, Chad, Niger, and Cameroon”.
The Defence spokesperson added that “terrorists who in their disarray strayed towards Bama, Ngom, Alou, Delwa and Mafa in the night have now been effectively contained.
“Mopping up operation is ongoing.
“Several weapons, arms and ammunition including two armoured vehicles and two artillery guns as well as 17 Hilux vehicles have been captured from them. Several terrorists also died.
“The affected locations have been secured and soldiers wounded are being treated.
Patrols and pursuit of fleeing terrorists is continuing in coordination with allied forces”.
