The
Nigerian Army on Tuesday said it had averted a pre-Sallah tragedy in
Borno State by uncovering a plot by insurgents to wreak havoc in three
communities.
It also confirmed the killing 40 of
the insurgents and destruction of a vehicle wired with Improvised
Explosive Devices which was meant to be exploded in Bama on Sunday
night.
The Spokesman of the 7th Division of
the Nigerian Army, Capt. Aliyu Danja, who disclosed this in a statement
on Tuesday, said some of the insurgents escaped with gunshot wounds.
Danja said that the terror suspects
had planned to launch coordinated attacks in Bama, Gwoza and Pulka
towns in Borno State at the same time on Sunday.
He added, “Troops of 7th Division
Nigerian Army have foiled yet another attack by Boko Haram terrorists
aimed at inflicting havoc on Borno State prior to Sallah festivities.
“The terrorists who are of unknown
strength attempted coordinated simultaneous attacks on Bama, Gwoza and
Pulka on the night of Sunday, October 13, 2013.
“Soldiers of 7 Division in anticipation,
however, successfully repelled all the attacks, killing 40 terrorists
in the three locations while several others escaped with gunshot wounds.
“Soldiers also destroyed a pickup vehicle loaded with IEDs meant for destruction of Bama during the encounter.”
The statement added that a combined
operation by the Nigerian Air Force and ground troops led to the
neutralisation of a plot by Boko Haram elements and their weapons at
Kilani area of the state.
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