by Oge Okonkwo

Nigerian security forces operating with the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) on Thursday repelled a dusk attack by terrorists in their bid to overrun markets in communities in the outskirts of Monguno and NNPC at New Marte, Borno State, along Chadian border.

This is according to a statement by the Director of Defence Information, Major-General Chris Olukolade.

Over 50 assorted brands of grenades and 11 AK 47 rifles were recovered from the fleeing terrorists. Cordon and search operations are ongoing at the general area while heightened patrols are continuing.

The statement added that interrogation of captured terrorists from various locations has been yielding useful information as to their mode of operations.

“Among those in custody is a lead specialist in butchering human beings who insists he does not use firearms but daggers and cutlasses for his assignment.

“More assaults and encounters are continuing in other identified locations as intelligence sources confirm the routes being used by the fleeing terrorists.

“Troops have been directed to sustain aggressive patrols in certain areas where terrorists’ actions are anticipated”, it concluded.

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