Nigeria’s military in an overnight battle between Saturday and Sunday routed terrorists sect, Boko Haram, in Maiduguri, Borno State.
The terrorists who in their disarray strayed towards Bama, Ngom, Alou, Delwa and Mafa in the night have now been effectively contained, says the Director of Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade.
Mopping up operation is ongoing in the area, Olukolade added.
He said 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, a statement on Sunday by the military said.
Patrols and pursuit of fleeing terrorists is continuing in coordination with allied forces.
Meanwhile, the terrorists attack on Maiduguri in the early hours of Sunday was quickly contained.
The terrorists incurred massive casualty.
Olukolade said the situation is calm as mopping up operation in the affected area is ongoing.
The ongoing operations is in coordination with activities in the Multinational Joint Task Force, Olukolade said.
He added: “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.”
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