Troops repel ISWAP attack on military base in Borno

The Nigerian army has repelled an attack by the Islamic State of the West African Province, ISWAP, in Damboa local government area of Borno.

The acting general officer commanding, GOC, 7 division of the Nigerian army, brigadier general Abdulwahab Eyitayo, made the disclosure while addressing newsmen in Maiduguri.

Eyitayo said a number of the terrorists on 10 guntrucks and one Phantom Mrap attempted to attack Damboa super camp of the Nigerian army.

He explained that as they approached, the troops swiftly repelled the attack and forced the terrorists to withdraw in disarray through Sandia village.

The GOC said normalcy has been restored in the town, as people were going about their normal activities, while exploitation was still ongoing by the air task force to mop up the fleeing terrorists.

He added that troops are right now driving around Damboa town for show of force to boost the confidence of the locals.