Military repels attack at Chad border, arrests Boko Haram ‘butcher’

Nigerian security forces operating with the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) yesterday repelled a dusk attack by terrorists in their bid to overrun markets in communities within the outskirts of Monguno and NNPC at New Marte, Borno State, along Chadian border.

A statement by Chris Olukolade, Director of Defence Information, said over 50 assorted brands of grenades and 11 AK 47 rifles were recovered from the fleeing terrorists, adding that search operations are ongoing at the area as well as heightened patrols.

The spokesman also confirmed that terrorists captured from various locations have been divulging useful information as to their mode of operations.

He said among those in custody is a lead specialist in butchering human beings who insists he does not use firearms but daggers and cutlasses for his assignment.

“More assaults and encounters are continuing in other identified locations as intelligence sources confirm the routes being used by the fleeing terrorists. Troops have been directed to sustain aggressive patrols in certain areas where terrorists’ actions are anticipated,” concluded the statement.