The Nigerian military on Thursday said as part of the Boko Haram (BHT)/Islamic State of West Africa (ISWAP) elements campaign of terror and destruction, the terrorists on Tuesday attacked troops’ location in Kukawa town in Borno State, and the attack was thwarted by the troops.
A statement from the coordinator Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche said, ” During the incident, 8 BHTs were neutralized and uncomfirmed number escaped with gun shots wounds.”
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He added that, “Unfortunately, 3 soldiers were fatally wounded and later gave up at the military medical reception station at kukawa military location.”
He said two others also sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment at the military medical station.
He recalled that on 29 July 2020, the Executive Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum flagged off the re-opening of Munguno-Cross Kauwa-Kukawa Road which was followed almost immediately with the resettlement of some of the displaced people from Kukawa and life was already picking up in the town.
He said the attack by the terrorists was a deliberate attempt to reverse the milestone achievements recorded regarding IDPs in the areas of; peace building, reconstruction, rehabilitation and resettlement efforts by the government.
He said the situation in Kukawa is now calm with troops in full control.
He said the Nigerian Armed Forces assures the general public that there is no going back in its struggle to see to the rebuilding and resettlement efforts for the displaced people.
He added that the futile attempt by the terrorists to thwart it only spurred the gallant troops for more decisive action.
He said the people of Kukawa should go about their normal lawful businesses without any hindrance.
He also enjoined them to avail the troops and other security agencies with credible information about the terrorists and any suspicious persons.
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