Soldiers Destroy Suicide Bombers Near Maiduguri

Reports from Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, say that Nigerian troops are in battle with Boko Haram fighters.

According to Premium Times, the gunmen were in a serious shoot-out with soldiers in Aladuwari village, about 2 km away from Maiduguri.

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It was gathered that the fighters arrived in the area at about 6pm before opening fire on villagers.

Two suicide bombers were also said to have detonated explosives near FOMWAN school in Jiddari area of Maiduguri but it is yet to be ascertained how many people lost their lives from the attacks.

Sahara Reporters has gathered that scores of civilians have been confirmed dead in a gun battle between Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) members and the terrorists who attempted to overrun Maiduguri this evening.

A commander of the task force in Maiduguri told Sahara Reporters that some terrorists around Jidari Polo area of the capital were killed during the gun battle, adding: "They attacked Polo area in Maiduguri. In fact we are chasing them now and some of them were killed."

Mohammed Kolo, who resides in the area, said they were only about 100 meters away from him when they opened up fire while Bitrus Yohana, another resident of the area, said: "We were confused, as I am speaking with you our doors are opened. We didn't remember to close it as a result of loud explosions, many people were killed because of the shooting."

This news comes as a sharp contrast to recent claims that the Nigerian troops have technically defeated the insurgents.

A statement issued by the media coordinator of the Nigerian army, Mustapha Anka on the attack revealed that the Nigerians troops killed ten suspected suicide bombers on the outskirts of the city.

Read the statement below:

This evening, troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, intercepted and destroyed 10 suspected Boko Haram terrorists suicide bombers at the outskirts of Maiduguri city.

Contrary to earlier media reports and rumours flying around, 2 Boko Haram terrorists suspected suicide bombers earlier intercepted by vigilant troops disclosed their colleagues intent to enter the city with the aim of detonating bombs in selected public places.

Consequently, the troops laid ambush on the terrorists suspected routes along Damboa road and eliminated them. The suicide bombers were intercepted in 3 different locations approaching the city; Ajiri area towards Damboa road, High Court axis and the Eye Hospital Area.

The Explosive Ordinance Device team have been mobilized and they are combing the general area as well as clearing the debris. Normalcy has been restored to the general area and the public are please advised to go about their normal businesses and social activities. However, it is important to maintain more vigilance and security consciousness.

Source: Legit.ng