53 Boko Haram members killed after daring attack on military base

The Nigerian military released a statement today stating
that they killed over 50 terrorists Friday after a daring
attack on a military base in Damboa, Borno state. Find the
statement signed by military spokesperson Major General
Chris Olukolade below...

Over 50 terrorists died as troops repelled a daring
attack on troops' locations in Damboa, Borno State
Friday night. The terrorists had stormed the troops'
bases and police locations while most of the troops
were out on patrol of surrounding villages.

A total of 5 soldiers and a senior officer were also killed
while repelling the attack. A cordon and search of the
locality is ongoing, while the bodies of the fallen soldiers
have been recovered and deposited in the military
morgue. The wounded are also receiving treatment in
the military medical facility.

In another development, troops on patrol around Baga area
have recovered explosives and rifles concealed in a truck
loaded with fish and other commodities. Four suspects
have been taken into custody in connection with the
incident.

At Konduga also in Borno State, a suicide bomber in a Golf
car yesterday crashed into a checkpoint killing himself, a
policeman and 3 Vigilante Youth members.

Major General, Chris OLUKOLADE
Director Defence Information