Nigerian Army repels suspected Boko Haram attacks, kills 50 terrorists

The 7 Division of the Nigerian Army said it successfully repelled an
attack by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in some villages in Damboa
and Nganzai Local Government Areas of Borno.
This is contained in a statement signed by the Spokesman of the
Division, Lt.-Col. Sagir Musa, in Maiduguri on Saturday.
"Our troops have successfully repelled an attack by Boko Haram
terrorists in Bulabulin Ngabura village and Gajiram town in Damboa
LGA.
"They had also repelled attacks in Nganzai Local Government Area by
the terrorists last week.''
He said that the army was alerted, following the invasion of the
villages by the terrorists.
"Our troops supported by a combat helicopter, trailed the terrorists
to their camps and destroyed their hide-outs.
"About 50 terrorists lost their lives in the ensuring gun battle.
"Suspected terrorists had stormed Gajiram and Ngabura communities in
Nganzai LGA and Bulabulin Ngabura in Damboa LGA, killing about 15
persons last week before they were dislodged by the military," Mr.
Musa said.
The Nigerian military has been involved in efforts to maintain peace
and dislodge the outlawed Boko Haram from the north, particularly from
Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe.
(NAN)