Troops Repel Boko Haram Attack on Military Location

Yesterday at about 6.45pm, suspected Boko Haram terrorist  attempted to attack a military location at Auno village situated along maiduguri/Damaturu highway.

They were promptly repelled by troops.

Apart from a Peugeot J5 vehicle which was burnt by the  terrorists, no life was lost in the attack and normalcy has been restored in the village.

Military and Police reinforcements were dispatch to the area to improve security.

The commissioner of Police Borno State, CP Damian Chukwu thereby urges members of the public to go about their lawful activities without fear.

DSP Edet Okon

PPRO Borno State Command