Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole in the late hours of Thursday 26 April 2018 successful repelled Boko Haram Terrorist’s incursion in the outskirt of Jidari Polo area of Maiduguri.
According to the Theatre Commander, Major General Rogers Nicholas, “Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole with the support of the Air Task Force, Nigerian Police Force, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps and other security agencies including the Civilian Joint Task Force quickly mobilised to the area and cleared the terrorists incursion.
“The troops of Operation Lafiya Dole are currently in pursuit of the Boko Haram Terrorists and have dominated the area while also patrolling the general area of Jidari.
“Therefore, the general public and residents of the area that have earlier flee are enjoined to return to their residence.
“They are further encourage to report any suspicious persons to security agencies currently patrolling the area.
Meanwhile Police account of the failed attack reads, On Thursday being 26/04/18 at about 5pm, Boko Haram Terrorists launched a surprise attack at Jidari Polo area of Maiduguri near the Federal High court.
“The terrorists fired sporadically and detonated improvise explosive devices (IEDs).
“The Borno State Police Command promptly deployed combat teams of SARS, PMF and EOD to support the Military and the Divisional Police Officer of GRA division who were already at the scene.
“The insurgents were successfully repelled by the security forces after fierce gun battle with profuse tear smoke application.
“There was no casualty on the side of the police apart from two SARS personnel that were injured in the battle.
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“A police Amoured Personnel Carrier (APC) was also damaged by IED explosions.
“Seven other persons were severely injured.
“Four persons including a Civilian JTF and 2 female suicide bombers were killed in crossfire and IED explosions.
“They victims and corpses have been evacuated to the state specialist hospital in Maiduguri. Normalcy has been restored in the area.
“The Commissioner of Police Borno State, CP Damian Chukwu therefore urges members of the public to go about their lawful activities without fear.
“He also urges residents of the state to always promptly report suspicious persons and activities to the Police or other security agencies for prompt action.
A statement y DSP Edet Okon, PPRO, Borno State Command added that, “Pre-emptive deployments are being put in place to forestall further surprises.”
Boko Haram: Two top Commanders dump Shekau, Nur, surrender to troops in Borno
Meanwhile, two high profile Boko Haram Commanders from Ibrahim Shekau and Mammam Nur camps have surrendered to troops of the Operation Lafiya Dole in Borno State.
Kyari Goni, who was a cCmmamder in the Shekau camp surrendered with 16 others, while Ibrahim Dale and another 16 others from the Nur-led faction also surrendered to the troops.
Accordingly, both commanders said other members of the dreaded groups were ready to lay their arms.
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