Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces in the north-east have repelled an attack by suspected members of Boko Haram on a military formation in Buni-Yadi, the headquarters of Gujba Local Government Area of the troubled Yobe State, in a renewed attempt to take more territories.

Buni-Yadi is 56 Kilometres south of Damaturu, the state capital and was the base of the insurgents after capturing both Buni-Yadi and Gulani towns which were subsequently reclaimed by security forces in March, 2015.

Since the reclaiming of the two towns, security forces have established a strong base in the town to resist attempts by insurgents to recapture the territory.

A top military officer, who requested not to be mentioned, confirmed the attack to Channels Television.

The officer said the Boko Haram terrorists engaged security forces on ground late evening on Thursday in Buni-Yadi in an effort to regain the territory that will ease their advancement into Damaturu.

The source said though, security forces repelled the attack, casualty figure was unknown at the time of filling the report

Channels Television’s correspondent in Damaturu reported that serious military hardware was in the early hours of Friday being moved towards Buni-Yadi axis which confirmed the clash between the insurgents and security forces.

It was also reported that a fighter jet came to Damaturu, hovering round the town for some minutes before moving southwards towards the troubled Buni-Yadi.

Thursday’s “clash” between security forces and the Boko Haram militants brought serious fear in the minds of Damaturu residents, considering the town’s proximity to Buni-Yadi.

Residents of Buni-Yadi are yet to return to the reclaimed town, as security forces were on surveillance of the town to ensure its safety before the return of the displaced inhabitants.

The communication facilities in the area has long been vandalised by the insurgents, making it impossible to communicate with residents of the troubled town.


http://www.channelstv.com/2015/07/10/military-repels-attempt-by-boko-haram-to-gain-more-territory/?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter

Thumbs up to the Nigerian Military.

Buhari you are working.

Ding dong affair
You ve done well for today anyway...they deserve some credit

So those territories GEJ regained Buhari lost them again under one month? tufiakwa ... are we progressing at all?

Wait and see how the tanoids will commend the army but when the reverse is the case they blame Buhari

Slow and steady win the race! Old soldier never die!
Kudos to Nigeria Army
Big gbosaaa to Mr President

abduljabbar4:
Wait and see how the tanoids will commend the army but when the reverse is the case they blame Buhari

I do criticise Mr president when needed and commends him well when deserved!

abduljabbar4:
of course you are one of the very few tanoids respect. I also criticise Buhari but not on nairaland

I am not a TANoid bro, never will I be! APC blood flow in me.

Nigeria wey no better during the era of gej must better during the era of PMB

->Kudos to the military for their victory.
->But I don't want to hear news of them retaking territory as we are used to.
->Why are we always on the defensive? Why cant we for once attack these guys in their hideouts?

Kudos to our gallant soldiers. It might take some time but they shall surely conquer!

jj

Those Boko boys get mouth oo , they still wan get more territory to establish or what?!! someboby tell me what today's date is, seems were are in 1100A.D

Boko Haram seem to be growing stronger and bolder under Buhari

Why did Buhari stop the army from entering Sambisa forest? By now the insurgency would have ended if they were not told to slow down.

Kudos!!! Bravo!!! Old soldiers never dies! The motherfuckers(boko harams) never loved us! More Nigerian troops and mass weaponry should be deployed! With Oluwa on our side, we will win #InTheFullnessOfTime!!!
[It just gets better and better; eats popcorn]

We are tired of the word REPEL. What we should be hearing now is the word, CAPTURED AND KILLED. Simple.

The military feeding us lies since the days of Buhari

who wants burger?

Our gallant soldiers shall overcome those ragtags.

I pray 4 d military.we r solidly bhynd dem

Their end is here.

well done NA

ok

Sunofgod:
Boko Haram seem to be growing stronger and bolder under Buhari

yea , their boss is in charge

God bless the Nigerian Army
God bless our soldiers
God bless Nigeria
#OneNigeria

dayo23:

I do criticise Mr president when needed and commends him well when deserved!

of course you are one of the very few tanoids respect. I also criticise Buhari but not on nairaland