The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said its troops successfully repelled attack coordinated by the Boko Haram insurgents at Madagali town in Adamawa State. Ado Isa, Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 7 Division, said in a statement that the troops killed several insurgents and recovered ammunition when they attempted to attack a military formation in the area. Ado disclosed that troops of 143 Battalion, 28 Task Force Brigade had on February 9, at about 18pm successfully repelled the insurgents’ attack when they attempted to infiltrate its location. “The gallant troops held their ground, disorganised the terrorists who later lost momentum and retreated in disarray. “During the encounter, the resilient troops neutralised many insurgents, captured one alive while several others scampered for their lives and fled with gunshot wounds,” he said.

Source: Punch February 12, 2019 08:48 UTC