By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja-
The Nigeria Army Headquarters have dismissed the rumour making the rounds that Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly overran and took control of Damasak Town in Borno State.
The Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, described the report as a blatant misinformation.
Brigadier General Yerima, explained that there was attack by Boko Haram insurgents in Damaska Town yesterday, but it was effectively repelled by the Nigeria troops.
“As we speak, troops are in total control of the general area and as can be seen in the attached video, the Commander of 5 Brigade, Brig Gen SS Tilawan, is driving round the town earlier this afternoon to assess the general situation following the cowardly attack by the terrorists who sneaked in from the northern flank yesterday in active collaboration of some local informants”.
The Nigerian Army wishes to assure residents of Damasak and adjoining communities to remain calm as mop operation by the troops are ongoing to flush out the remnant of the terrorists who attacked a section of the town”. He said.
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