Combined security operatives, including troops from the land and air components of Operation Hadin Kai, the Police, and the Civilian Joint Task Force, repelled a heavy terrorist attack on Monday at Ajilari Cross in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
PUNCH Online had earlier reported that the terrorists stormed the area around 12:35 a.m., shooting sporadically before security operatives were mobilised to the scene.
The spokesperson for the Borno State Police Command, ASP Nahum Daso, confirmed the attack to our correspondent, stating that the assault was foiled by security forces.
“Yes, there was a suspected terrorist attack in Ajilari. As of this time, I can confirm that the attack has been foiled by combined security operatives, including the police, military, hunters, Civilian Joint Task Force, and Civil Defence,” Daso said.
When asked if there were casualties, the Police Public Relations Officer said, “For now, we are yet to get any information regarding that.”
He, however, called on members of the public to remain calm and desist from sharing unverified information.
Residents also confirmed that the atmosphere in the city had returned to calm.
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