Nigerian Army authorities on Thursday announced the killing of no fewer than 38 members of the dreaded Islamist sect, Boko Haram as they made attempt to attack 195 Battalion located in Damboa, Borno state.
The attack, which was said to have occurred in the early hours of Thursday also led to loss of vehicles, weapons and ammunitions on the side of the insurgents.
A statement by the Directorate of Army Public Relations (DAPR), states that “Boko Haram terrorists in the North Eastern part of the country have suffered heavy losses in men and equipment following an attempt by the terrorists to attack 195 Battalion location twice in Damboa, Borno State.
“The attacks which occurred in the early hours of Thursday,9th January, 2014 led to the killing of about 38 members of the terrorist group while three vehicles, assorted types of weapons and ammunition for Browning Machine Gun, Light Machine Gun, General Purpose Machine Gun and AK 47 were also captured. However, one soldier of the Battalion was killed in action. One of the captured vehicles; a Toyota Sienna vehicle was laden with Improvised Explosive Devices.
“In the light of this continuous threat to the security of lives and property, the Nigerian Army wishes to assure all Nigerians of its continued readiness to meet and defeat threats to the peace and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“To this effect, the general public is please enjoined to continue to provide useful information that would assist the Nigerian Army in discharging its constitutional responsibilities”.
