A military outpost in Ajilari, on the outskirts of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, has been attacked by suspected Boko Haram militants.
This attack according to reports took place simultaneously with another one in Baga, where sources said the terrorists engaged troops at Baga military base.
Sources confirmed that the Boko Haram terrorists entered the area at approximately 12:30 in the morning.
However, the boko haram fighters were forced to flee by a swift response from a joint military, police, civilian JTF, and Air Force squad.
Spokesperson for the Borno State Police Command, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, also confirmed the incident adding that security operatives were on top of the situation.
“We were very scared, the whole air was taken over by gunshots and explosions. But Alhamdullillah, the situation is calm and prayers have began,” one of the residents in Gomari, Bashir Yusuf, said.
This however is not the first of its kind in recent times. In a resurgence of attacks, terrorists have continued to target military locations.
Meanwhile, just last week, Christopher Musa, the Minister of Defence, called an urgent meeting of the Service Chiefs.
He later briefed President Bola Tinubu alongside top security officials.
Speaking at the conclusion of the meeting, Musa stated that the President had approved new hardware to strengthen the fight against insurgency, and the service chiefs had decided to alter strategy.
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