The Nigerian Army on Monday said that troops of “Operation Hadin Kai,” have thwarted a fresh attempt by the Boko Haram terrorists to infiltrate and takeover Rann Town, the capital of Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno State. This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja by the Spokesperson of the Nigeria Army, Brig-Gen Mohammed Yerima. He added that in a related development, another band of Boko Haram terrorists on May 2, 2021, attacked Ajiri town of Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State during which the troops engaged them. According to the Army spokesman, “burnt nine houses and killed some innocent residents before they were engaged by the troops deployed in the area. This report x-rays the lives and experiences of residents in getting clean, potable and affordable water amidst the surge of COVID-19 cases in the state.

Source: Nigerian Tribune May 03, 2021 16:30 UTC