Troops of the Nigerian Army have repelled an attack by the Boko Haram terrorists on Dikwa community in Borno State.
The Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Texas Chukwu, disclosed this on Saturday in a statement.
He said the terrorists attempted to enter Dikwa through the eastern end of the town but were intercepted by the troops.
“Some of the terrorists escaped with gunshot wounds from their superior firepower, efforts are currently on to arrest those on the run.
“No casualty was recorded by the troops during the encounter”. he added.
General Chukwu also noted that some soldiers intercepted a bus conveying 20 men along the Nasarawa- Abuja road.
He explained that the men who claimed to be hunters were arrested with locally made guns, pistols, bow and arrow.
He further added that suspects are undergoing interrogation.
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