Military Foils Boko Haram’s Attempt To Attack Yobe Community, Kills Eight

The move by members of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram, to attack Goniri Community in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State yesterday failed as they were ambushed by troops who had received intelligence on their mission.

Goniri is few kilometres away from Buni Yadi where the terrorists killed dozens of teenage students on February 25.

A statement issued Monday night by Major General Chris Olukolade, Director of Defence Information, said troops are still in pursuit of the fleeing terrorists’ elements after the encounter which resulted in some casualties on both parties.


According to him, rockets and machine guns were freely used by the insurgents who eventually lost over eight of their fighters with several others wounded.

He disclosed that arms were also recovered from the terrorists while others fled. However, the troops lost a soldier while an officer was seriously wounded in the encounter.

Meanwhile, security forces operating around Gamboru, Ngala and Dikwa Local Government Area towards the borders of Chad and Cameroun were throughout the weekend busy recovering weapons hidden by militants earlier dislodged from the area.

Assisted by captured terrorists, the troops were led to the sites where the sect stockpiled arms in farms and cemeteries.

Olukolade, Coordinator of Joint Security Information Committee, added that cordon and search of the entire area was still in progress.

Posted: at 18-03-2014 09:05 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

first to comment

Posted: at 18-03-2014 09:24 AM (10 years ago) | Upcoming

Kill 'em all

Posted: at 18-03-2014 10:01 AM (10 years ago) | Hero

Good one. They will never go unpunished.

Posted: at 18-03-2014 10:07 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Thank God we are finally responding 2 dere nonsense......*deep sigh* I'm beginning 2 feel a little bit at ease...God bless Nigeria.

Posted: at 18-03-2014 10:25 AM (10 years ago) | Newbie

Alhamdulillah, the boko haraam will finnally perish inshal Allah. .
God bless Nigeria

Posted: at 18-03-2014 12:07 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

PARTIAL CIVIL WAR,MORE NORTHERN STATES WARMING OF TO JOIN

Posted: at 18-03-2014 01:23 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming

one day dis boko insurgence will soon be history,thumbs up soldiers

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Posted: at 18-03-2014 01:51 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

nice one guys............. but i will be glad when u get the sponsors of this shit called boko haram

Posted: at 18-03-2014 03:10 PM (10 years ago) | Newbie

Good job !

Posted: at 18-03-2014 04:07 PM (10 years ago) | Hero