Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, on Tuesday, foiled attempts by Boko Haram terrorists to attack the outskirts of Maiduguri, Borno State.
According to the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig-Gen. Mohamamed Yerima, the terrorists who tried to advance from Aldawari axis attempted to attack soft targets along Jiddari Polo.
They were, however, countered by combined gallant troops in conjunction with the Nigerian Police, youth vigilance group, and hunters, leading to terrorists withdrawal in disarray.
Following a hot pursuit by troops, Yerima said heavy casualty was inflicted on the terrorists as nine of them were neutralised while many escaped with gunshot wounds.
One Buffalo Gun Truck, three motorcycles, three Browning Machine Guns, a Rocket Propelled Gun and four AK 47 rifles were said to have been recovered from the terrorists.
Other items said to have been recovered included one Improvised Explosive Device, sixteen 12V batteries among other items.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru, was said to have commended the gallantry of troops and urged them to keep up the tempo of the operation.
Members of the public were requested to remain calm and be assured of security during the festive period and beyond.
