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Three soldiers were killed. six other injured by Boko Haram insurgents in Magumeri town, Borno State over the weekend.
Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Task Force Division, Col. Timothy Antigha, stated this on Sunday.
Antigha said the soldiers died while repelling insurgent’s attack on Saturday.
He added that six soldiers were injured while some platforms were damaged but troops repelled the attack and normalcy has been restored to the area.
He said: “About 6 pm yesterday (Saturday), suspected Boko Haram terrorists attempted to attack Magumeri. As a prelude to the intended attack, the terrorists attempted to dislodge the Forward Operational Base in Magumeri. However, soldiers of 5 Brigade Garrison repelled the attack; the troops fought gallantly.
“Unfortunately, three soldiers died while six others sustained injuries. The bodies of the deceased have been evacuated and the injured taken to our medical facility for treatment.
“The 8 Division assures residents of Magumeri that everything is being done to ensure their safety and security. To this end, they are to continue pursuing their legitimate activities without any fear”.
A five-year-old boy also died after he was hit by a stray bullet. Two women and a teenager were also injured.
Secretary of Magumeri council Wakil Malam-Tawu said a clinic, mosque and shops were also razed in the attack, adding that those injured have been discharged after treatment.
He said: “The people have returned to their homes. It was only one child of about 5 years who was killed, and three other people injured by stray bullets.
“Also, a rocket launcher hit one of our health clinics, a mosque and some shops along the main road. When I visited Magumeri this morning (yesterday), the town was very calm. We have also visited the boy’s family to condole with them.”
Malam-Tawu dismissed as ‘misleading’, reports that the insurgents had taken over the town. According to him, normalcy has been restored.
Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Task Force Division, Col. Timothy Antigha, stated this on Sunday.
Antigha said the soldiers died while repelling insurgent’s attack on Saturday.
He added that six soldiers were injured while some platforms were damaged but troops repelled the attack and normalcy has been restored to the area.
He said: “About 6 pm yesterday (Saturday), suspected Boko Haram terrorists attempted to attack Magumeri. As a prelude to the intended attack, the terrorists attempted to dislodge the Forward Operational Base in Magumeri. However, soldiers of 5 Brigade Garrison repelled the attack; the troops fought gallantly.
“Unfortunately, three soldiers died while six others sustained injuries. The bodies of the deceased have been evacuated and the injured taken to our medical facility for treatment.
“The 8 Division assures residents of Magumeri that everything is being done to ensure their safety and security. To this end, they are to continue pursuing their legitimate activities without any fear”.
A five-year-old boy also died after he was hit by a stray bullet. Two women and a teenager were also injured.
Secretary of Magumeri council Wakil Malam-Tawu said a clinic, mosque and shops were also razed in the attack, adding that those injured have been discharged after treatment.
He said: “The people have returned to their homes. It was only one child of about 5 years who was killed, and three other people injured by stray bullets.
“Also, a rocket launcher hit one of our health clinics, a mosque and some shops along the main road. When I visited Magumeri this morning (yesterday), the town was very calm. We have also visited the boy’s family to condole with them.”
Malam-Tawu dismissed as ‘misleading’, reports that the insurgents had taken over the town. According to him, normalcy has been restored.
