Troops Repel Boko Haram Attack at Izza, Kill Terrorists

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Troops Repel Boko Haram Attack at Izza, Kill Terrorists

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Troops of the Nigerian Military on Wednesday repelled an attack by some Boko Haram terrorists in Izza-Mainyakare.Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman said this in a statement released on Thursday.The Army spokesperson said that the terrorists attacked the troops at about 7pm last night.“Yesterday, Wednesday May 4, 2016 at about 7.00pm in the evening, Boko Haram terrorists attacked our troops involved in the clearance and rescue operations  in Sambisa forest nicknamed ”˜Operation CRACKDOWN’, while on harbour.“The terrorists who came in 5 Toyota Hilux vehicles mounted with anti-aircraft guns which they fired along with 81mm mortar. The battle ready troops rose to the occasion and repelled the attack and pursued the terrorists that withdrew in disarray towards the river line of Izza-Mainyakare axis.“The attack lasted for about 40 minutes without any casualty on our troops while an unconfirmed number of Boko Haram terrorists were killed. The troops recovered an 81mm mortar tube from the terrorists.“The troops maintain highest level alertness and vigilance  at the harbour area. They will further exploit and continue with the clearance operation.” 

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