The Nigerian troops have further demonstrated
their gallantry when they resisted and repelled
rampaging militants who attempted to invade
Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State early today.
The ground troops were supported by the
Nigerian Airforce jet that provided aerial supports
with heavy bombardments at the terrorist targets.
Reports say the troops were mindful of the rule
of engagement as well as non-passage of State
of Emergency, they nevertheless adopted strategic
approach to secure the civilian population while
repelling and apprehending the terrorists.
A top security source disclosed that “the battle is
not yet over, as there are suspicions that some of
the terrorists might have melted into the
community to hide or for other ulterior motives.”
The security personnel therefore urged the
residents to assist the force by identifying and
exposing the terrorists that may be hiding within
the community.
Meanwhile early in the morning, the Defence
Headquarters had assured
Nigerians that the military was engaging the
terrorists in Damaturu.
The tweet posted on the DHQ Twitter handle
states that “troops backed by the Airforce are
carefully engaging terrorists who attacked the
town in the early hours of today. The approach is
to secure the civilian population while repelling or
apprehending the terrorists.”
Eyewitness reports indicate that a large number
of Damaturu residents fled the town during the
firefight while those remaining did so with their
hearts in their mouth.
Sources say the military is currently making
efforts to consolidate its hold on the town.
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