The Army barracks in Bama, Borno State was in the early hours of
yesterday, attacked by terrorists who came from cells located across
Nigerian Border with Cameroun through Banki town, the Defence
Headquarters yesterday confirmed.
According to the DHq, high calibre weapons such as anti-aircraft and
rocket propelled guns were freely used in the attack that lasted several
hours.
Director of Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade, noted
in a statement that “Ground troops backed by the Air Force have
repelled the attack and are in pursuit of the insurgents.
“Details of casualties recorded in the incident will be released when
the ongoing cordon and search
operations in the general area is
concluded” Olukolade said.
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