The Nigerian army says it is in full control of Damasak, Yobe State, attacked by Boko Haram insurgents multiple times within a week.
In a thread of tweets on Thursday, the army said: “The reports in a section of the media that BokoHaram terrorists have overran & in control of Damasak town is blatant misinformation. There was an attack by the terrorists sometime yesterday but they were effectively repelled by own troops.
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“As we speak, troops are in total control of the general area and as can be seen in the attached video, the Commander of 5 Brigade, Brig Gen SS Tilawan, is driving round the town earlier this afternoon to assess the general situation…
“The Nigerian Army wishes to assure residents of Damasak and adjoining communities to remain calm as mop operation by the troops are ongoing to flush out the remnant of the terrorists who attacked a section of the town.”
UPDATE ON DAMASAK
The reports in a section of the media that BokoHaram terrorists have overran & in control of Damasak town is blatant misinformation. There was an attack by the terrorists sometime yesterday but they were effectively repelled by own troops https://t.co/FmlZQiZVtV pic.twitter.com/ApEyW5BQel— Nigerian Army (@HQNigerianArmy) April 15, 2021
https://twitter.com/HQNigerianArmy/status/1382688059385348102
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