The security agencies have repelled an attempt by the Boko Haram terrorists to infiltrate Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
The insurgents made their way through Adawari, a community behind Jiddari-Polo – a highly-populated area in the capital city, at about dusk.
Civilian sources say they arrived in four gun trucks and motorbikes after sand filling trenches dug by security forces, for easy passage.
They met stiff resistance by the security agencies comprising of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian police and the Civilian Joint Task Force who prevented them from gaining access to the town.
“Immediately the terrorists sighted the police team, they attempted to escape. While pursuing them, the police armoured personnel carrier overran and killed some of them on the spot”, a source told the news platform.
“We counted at least eight bodies while many others were shattered to pieces. As we speak their bodies are laying down in Jidari Polo.
“Items recovered from the terrorists include; Anti Aircraft guns, several AK 47 and one Gun-truck belonging to the terrorists.
Calm has since been restored as residents have continued their activities in preparation for the Eid celebrations.
The Airforce is also supporting with air patrol in the Maiduguri general area.
The Borno State Police Command had earlier announced the traditional ban on vehicular movement on Eid day only, until 12 noon.
This, according to the PPRO of the Command, DSP Edet Okon is for the safety of worshippers who have also been advised to be security conscious.
