Terr0rists R£pelled as Army Defends Forward Base in Borno
Terrorists Repelled as Army Defends Forward Base in Borno
Nigerian Army Troops of Sector 3 Area of Responsibility have foiled an attempted attack by suspected ISWAP/JAS terrorists on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Mairari in Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State.
According to sources, the incident occurred on Sunday, when the terrorists attempted to infiltrate the base through Charlie/Delta Company axis.
The attackers, operating with two gun trucks, were sighted advancing toward the entrance gate of Mairari town along the Gajiram axis.
Troops immediately engaged the advancing terrorists, forcing them to abandon their mission and retreat.
Following the encounter, troops dominated the general area with patrols, while air support was also deployed and hovered over the vicinity. However, no further terrorist presence was observed after the exchange.
Sources said exploitation and clearance operations are ongoing to prevent regrouping and to secure surrounding communities.
