The Nigerian Army has confirmed the killing of naval personnel during Baga attack on Wednesday’s night by Boko Haram on the headquarters of the 7 Brigade Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) at Baga, Borno state.
Army spokesman Brig. Gen Sani Usman who released an update on the Baga attack by Boko Haram, in a statement a few hours ago, said:
“Please recall that yesterday, Wednesday 26th December 2018 suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked the headquarters of 7 Brigade Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Baga, Borno State, at about 7.00pm.
The troops along with their Nigerian Navy counterparts put up a very determined fight to repel the attack throughout the night, while Sector 3 Operation LAFIYA DOLE sent in reinforcement who are in hot pursuit of the terrorists.” he said.
He further stated that the Baga attack which has been repelled has seen the troops constituting a Search and Rescue team, while the Nigerian Air Force component has also been mobilised and are engaging the fleeing terrorists.
Brig. Gen Sani Usman confirming the killing of one Naval personnel in the Baga attack, said:
“Unfortunately, a naval personnel was killed in action. So far, no further details of casualties yet as efforts are ongoing to clear the terrorists hiding in Baga and environs.
We enjoin all to remain calm as the troops conduct clearance and mop up operations. We implore members of the general public to disregard any contrary information circulating on the attack. We will keep you posted with development on the pursuit and mop-up operations.”