Military reveals what really happened during Maiduguri attacks

The Nigerian military has revealed the incidents that occurred during a reportedly massive Boko Haramattack in Maiduguri, Borno State on Sunday, December 27, 2015.

The terrorist attack was eventually repelled by troops stationed in the capital city.

Read the military’s statement, as released by Operation Lafiya Dole spokesperson, Colonel Mustapha Anka, below:

"This evening (yesterday), troops of Operation Lafiya Dole, intercepted and destroyed 10 suspected Boko Haram terrorists suicide bombers at the outskirts of Maiduguri city."

"Contrary to earlier media reports and rumours flying around, 2 Boko Haram terrorists suspected suicide bombers earlier intercepted by vigilant troops disclosed their colleagues intent to enter the city with the aim of detonating bombs in selected public places."

"Consequently, the troops laid ambush on the terrorists suspected routes along Damboa road and eliminated them. The suicide bombers were intercepted in 3 different locations approaching the city; Ajiri area towards Damboa road, High Court axis and the Eye Hospital Area."

"The Explosive Ordinance Device team have been mobilized and they are combing the general a area as well as clearing the debris. Normalcy has been restored to the general area and the public are please advised to go about their normal businesses and social activities. However, it is important to maintain more vigilance and security consciousness."

Many persons are said to have died in the attacks but no official casualty figure has been released.

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