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TheCable had reported how a commander of one of the battalions and other soldiers were killed in the attack.
Mohammed Yerima, army’s spokesperson, in a statement on Monday, said troops engaged the insurgents in a fight that lasted hours, and with the support from the Nigerian Air Force many of the insurgents were killed.
“On Sunday 25 April 2021, troops of Operation Lafiya Dole deployed in Mainok, Borno State, came under multi-directional attacks by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists mounted on unconfirmed number of Gun Trucks as well as foot soldiers with possible intent of establishing a phantom caliphate in the town,” the statement reads.
Mainok Attack: Boko Haram Wanted to Establish Caliphate In Borno, Says Army
In the aftermath of the encounter, scores of Boko Haram terrorists were neutralised with their body parts littering the area and a number of their gun trucks were destroyed.
by Saharareporters, New York
Apr 26, 2021
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the attack by the Boko Haram insurgents on the base of its 156 Task Force Battalion in Mainok Town, Borno State, saying the terrorists wanted to establish a caliphate in the area.
The army stated on Monday that it lost one officer and six soldiers to the attack, although military sources said more than 30 soldiers were killed.
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Boko Haram Attacked Borno Community To Loot Foodstuffs Donated By Governor Zulum – Army
The army said on Tuesday that the terrorists came in several gun trucks and motorcycles but they were visited with bombardment and firepower by troops of the 81 Task Force Battalion with reinforcement from the Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole.
by SaharaReporters, New York
Mar 02, 2021
The Nigerian Army has said the Boko Haram terrorists and their Islamic State West African Province fighters attacked Dikwa town in the Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State to loot the foodstuffs donated by the state governor, Prof Babagana Zulum.
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The Nigeria Army operation against Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Marte, Borno State, left several insurgents dead.
Last week, ISWAP invaded a military base in Dikwa. After an initial withdrawal, ground and air forces rallied to repel the sect members.
The insurgents then took over Marte after chasing residents away. Many fled to parts of Maiduguri, the state capital.
On Sunday, Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Attahiru issued a 48-hour ultimatum for the recapture of Marte and adjoining villages.
The joint operation was executed by Troops of Sector 1, Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole, and Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF).