Multi-National Joint Task Force had cleared a terrorists camp in
Buduram, north of Doron Baga in Borno.
A statement posted on the Defence Headquarters website:
www.defenceinfo.mil.ng, said the dawn raid operation was carried out
on Friday.
It said the troops raided the camp where the terrorists were
regrouping and reorganising to carry out a reprisal attack after being
routed in Doron Baga in a previous encounter on August 10.
According to the statement, 17 terrorists died in the operation, while
some who escaped into neighbouring islands in the Lake Chad Peninsula
are still being pursued.
It noted that calm had been restored to Doron Baga after the August 10
attack by the terrorists who infiltrated the community with some of
them disguising as women in hijab.
It added that five of the terrorists died in the counter offensive to
defend Doron Baga by troops of the MNJTF.
According to the statement, many of the inhabitants of the community
who fled into nearby bushes for safety are now returning.
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