The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has tasked troops of Operation Hadin Kai, to remain resolute and deal decisively with the Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists within their area of operations.
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Views: Visits 12 Chief of Army Staff, Major General I. Attahiru By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt General Ibrahim Atahiru has confirmed defeat on his troops’ locations in Mainok and other formations by dreaded members of the Boko Haram sect. He said, in war, there is no way troops would always claim victory over their enemies, as sometimes the opposite is the direction. General Atahiru stated this in an interview with newsmen on Thursday at 7 Div, Maimalari Cantonment/ Operation Lafiya Dole in Maiduguri while on Operational Visit, and to also see wounded soldiers. Recalled that a few days ago, suspected members of terrorists dislodged military Base in Kamuya village in Biu Local Government Area and recently Mainok in Kaga Local Government Area where dozens of soldiers were killed with the destruction of arms and ammunitions last Sunday.
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Heavy explosions, gunshots in parts of Maiduguri outskirt
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By Ndahi Marama – Maiduguri
Heavy explosions and the sound of gunshots have engulfed some parts of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
The explosions which started at about 5:45 pm up to the time of filing in this report were heard around Fori general area near Giwa military barracks.
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Sources said, armed insurgents were behind the attack attempting to infiltrate the city, as troops engaged them.
Maiduguri has been long without witnessing any Boko Haram invasion, even as the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru last Sunday while on Operational Visit to the state gave 48 hours ultimatum to troops to recapture Marte Local Government Area which is currently under the control of Boko Haram.