Army foils Boko Haram attack in Borno

PRESS RELEASE

ARMY FOILS  BOKO HARAM ATTACK IN GUDUMBALI BORNO STATE

1. Troops of Sector 3 Operation LAFIYA DOLE deployed at Gudumbali, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State on Friday 17 September 2018 foiled an attempted attack by the Boko Haram terrorists on their location.

2. The insurgents who came to extort, terrorize law abiding citizens as well as to attack the military base in the town met a serious resistance by the gallant troops.

3. The troops also inflicted  overwhelming casualty on the terrorists due to superior fire power while some of the terrorists fled  to the fringes of Lake Chad.

4. Efforts are on by the troops to get other fleeing members of the terrorists group.

5. Addressing the troops, the Commander Sector 3 Brigadier General Uwem Bassey, while on the spot assessment visit to Gundumbali commended the troops and urged them to continue to remain courageous while confronting the insurgents.

6. Members of the  public and residents of the area in particular are therefore advised to be vigilant and  carry out their legitimate businesses in their communities as well as  report any suspicious movements or activities to the nearest military base.

7. You are please requested to disseminate this information through your reputable medium to the general public.

8. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS  CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations