BOKO
Haram terrorists have failed in their latest attempt to capture Buratai, Borno
State, the home town of Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj-Gen. Tukur Buratai and
also the location of a military camp.
The
Director Army Public Relations (DAPR) Col. Sani Usman, who confirmed this in a
short message Tuesday noted that this is about the fourth time since February
2014 the dreaded group has attacked Buratai.
Usman
said that the terrorist invaders had in their desperate attempt to capture the
town, struck at about 9.30pm Monday night but were repelled by Nigerian
soldiers, returned again at about 3.00am yesterday and were equally pushed
back.
He
said: "Suspected terrorists made a futile attempt to attack Buratai town
in Borno State and military camp located in the area. I am glad to inform you
that the gallant soldiers rose to the occasion and dealt.
"They
however made concerted effort at about 3.00am this morning which was equally
repelled by the gallant soldiers. The situation and town is cool and
calm."
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