Military release statement over clash with Boko Haram members in Maiduguri yesterday

Read the press statement released yesterday
below...
This evening (yesterday), troops of Operation
Lafiya Dole, intercepted and destroyed 10
suspected Boko Haram terrorists suicide
bombers at the outskirts of Maiduguri city.
Contrary to earlier media reports and
rumours flying around, 2 Boko Haram
terrorists suspected suicide bombers earlier
intercepted by vigilant troops disclosed their
colleagues intent to enter the city with the
aim of detonating bombs in selected public
places.
Consequently, the troops laid ambush on the
terrorists suspected routes along Damboa
road and eliminated them. The suicide
bombers were intercepted in 3 different
locations approaching the city; Ajiri area
towards Damboa road, High Court axis and
the Eye Hospital Area. The Explosive
Ordinance Device team have been mobilized
and they are combing the general a area as
well as clearing the debris. Normalcy has
been restored to the general area and the
public are please advised to go about their
normal businesses and social activities.
However, it is important to maintain more
vigilance and security consciousness. Please
kindly disseminate this information to the
public through your medium. Thank you for
your kind cooperation.
Colonel MUSTAPHA ANKA Media Coordinator
Operation LAFIYA DOLE