Army repels Boko Haram attack on Maiduguri

The Nigeria Army have repelled the attack on Maiduguri capital of Borno State, by the Boko Haram terrorists on Thursday. Troops of the Operation Lafiya Dole had engaged the terrorists in gun battle that attacked the capital city at about 6.25pm on Thursday, overwhelming the insurgents at about 8.12 pm. The Army authorities in a statement Thursday evening, declared that normalcy had been restored in Maiduguri, assuring of rapid response to attacks by the terrorists in the North East.

The Boko Haram terrorists launched an on a part of the city after penetrating the capital through the Polo area. Residents were said to be fleeing the area for safety.

No casualty was reported.