Two
suicide bombers leading a band of terrorists were among over a score of those
of them who died as troops succeeded in repelling the terrorist attack on Shetimari
in Borno State yesterday (Thursday) evening.
Over
12 rifles and 1 machine gun were captured from the terrorists group as the
attack was repelled. Also recovered from the group were rocket propelled
grenades and some bombs.
Troops
conducting mopping up operation are still combing the area while others are in
pursuit of those who are on the run.
Incidents
of suicide bomb attacks were also recorded in Jimeta Yola and Maiduguri
yesterday evening. Details are still forthcoming.
Meanwhile,
the offensive operations in Sambisa and other forest enclaves of the terrorists
are continuing with intelligence activities, aerial surveillance and highly
coordinated air bombardment backed by ground assaults.
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