The Nigerian Army on Thursday frustrated spirited efforts by members of the terrorist group, Boko Haram, to invade Maiduguri.
The insurgents were repelled at Jidari-Polo area of Maiduguri, Borno State.
According to the Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj.-Gen. Rogers Nicholas, the troops were supported by the Air Force, Police and other security agencies.
It was gathered that the battle lasted about two hours.
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“Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole, in the late hours of Thursday, April 26, 2018; successfully repelled Boko Haram terrorists’ incursion in the outskirts of Jidari Polo area of Maiduguri.
“Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole with the support of the Air Task Force, Nigerian Police Force, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) quickly mobilised to the area and cleared the terrorists incursion.
“The troops are currently in pursuit of the Boko Haram terrorists and dominated the area while also patrolling the general area of Jidari,” said Nicholas.