Troops are on mopping up operation around
Damaturu after successfully foiling and
containing the terrorists attempt to occupy parts
of the town. The terrorists had launched massive
attack from different directions of the town on
Friday evening, but troops were promptly
mobilized to repel the attack that lasted the night
resulting in heavy casualty on the terrorists before
the rest of them retreated. Weapons including
IEDs and Rocket Propelled Grenades captured
from the terrorists are being compiled while their
dead as well as civilian casualties are yet to be
determined.
Pursuit of the fleeing terrorists is also ongoing
while the 5 soldiers who were seriously wounded
in the attack are being treated in the military
medical facility. Although normalcy has been
restored, the town is also being reinforced with
more troops. More details later.
Meanwhile the situation in Baga is still being
studied to determine the appropriate action that
will restore law, order and normalcy to the
community after the attack mounted by hundreds
of heavily armed terrorists last weekend. A total
of 14 soldiers were killed in action during the
attack, while over 30 who were wounded are now
receiving medical attention. Most of those
declared missing in action have also rejoined their
unit in the ongoing reorganization for further
operations.
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