ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – Nigerian troops have successfully repelled an attack by Boko Haram terrorists in their daring attempt to overrun the 113 Battalion at Kareto Northern Borno State.
The Director of Army Public Relations (DAPR), Col. Sani Usman, in a brief statement on Monday, confirmed that the terrorists attack has been repelled, due to the timely response of the troops involved and air cover as more reinforcement had been deployed
Usman also said that reinforcement has been sent to support the battalion, adding that normalcy has been restored.
“The attack has been repelled. Reinforcement sent. Everywhere is cool and calm”, he added.
The Army spokesman had earlier announced that the troops were engaged in a fierce battle with the terrorists in Northern Borno town.
“The troops have been battling the insurgents since early hours of today. Details to follow shortly,” he had earlier announced.
Usman, who was earlier silent on the number of casualties either on the part of the military or Boko Haram, later confirmed that the troops did not suffer any loss during the fierce battle.
However, military insiders disclosed that the terrorists took them by surprise with sophisticated weapons beyond their firepower.
According to some sources who spoke to Sundiata Post, there were likely heavy casualties on both sides despite that the military were able to quickly reinforce and take control of the situation.
“The men came with some kind of new weapons we have never seen before and there were likely casualties but we cannot confirm for now,” a source said.
