Military Foils Boko Haram’s Attempted Attack On Yobe Community, Kills Eight

The move by members of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram, to attack Goniri Community in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State yesterday failed as they were ambushed by troops who had received intelligence on their mission. Goniri is few kilometres away from Buni Yadi where the terrorists killed dozens of teenage students on February 25.

A statement issued Monday night by Major General Chris Olukolade, Director of Defence Information, said troops are still in pursuit of the fleeing terrorists' elements after the encounter which resulted in some casualties on both parties.

According to him, rockets and machine guns were freely used by the insurgents who eventually lost over eight of their fighters with several others wounded.

He disclosed that arms were also recovered from the terrorists while others fled. However, the troops lost a