‘The Army and allies successfully thwart a terrorist attack in Borno.’

Published by Godday Atuba

Combined security forces, comprising personnel from the land and air divisions of Operation Hadin Kai, as well as the Police and the Civilian Joint Task Force, successfully thwarted a significant terrorist assault on Monday at Ajilari Cross in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State.

It was previously reported that the assailants invaded the area around 12:35 a.m., discharging firearms indiscriminately prior to the deployment of security operatives to the location.

The spokesperson for the Borno State Police Command, ASP Nahum Daso, confirmed the incident to our correspondent, indicating that the attack was successfully repelled by security personnel.“Yes, there was a suspected terrorist attack in Ajilari. At this moment, I can confirm that the assault has been thwarted by the combined efforts of security operatives, including the police, military, hunters, the Civilian Joint Task Force, and Civil Defence,” Daso stated.

Upon inquiring about casualties, the Police Public Relations Officer stated, “At this time, we have not received any information on that matter.”He urged the public to maintain composure and refrain from disseminating unverified information.Residents corroborated that the city had regained a sense of calm.He emphasized the need for ongoing security surveillance across the state capital to restore complete confidence among residents.

On March 4, various news outlets reported an attack by terrorists on Ngoshe, a community located within the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The assailants are alleged to have set fire to a military base, resulted in numerous civilian casualties, and abducted over 300 residents.In less than 48 hours following the attack, a group known as Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad claimed responsibility for the violence, asserting their intention to expand their operations into Maiduguri and Abuja, the capital of Nigeria.In a video lasting one minute and thirty seconds, obtained by our correspondent, the group, consisting of five individuals, expressed their commitment to asserting control over the territory and renaming it.

In a statement delivered in Hausa on behalf of the group, a representative confirmed that they executed individuals during the attack.”On behalf of Allah, the most merciful and compassionate.”We, Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad, under the leadership of Imam Abu Umaima, express our gratitude to God Almighty for enabling our success in Ngoshe. As of today, we are present within the central mosque in Ngoshe.”The residents of this town claim that we cannot seize Ngoshe. However, with divine assistance, we have already taken control of the town. “Our operations will not be limited to Ngoshe. We intend to advance toward Maiduguri and subsequently Abuja,” he declared.