The Director, Defence Information, Maj. Gen. Chris Olukolade, on Saturday said that troops of the Nigerian Army repelled an attack by some insurgents in parts of Bama town on Saturday morning.
Olukolade said the troops killed scores of the insurgents and injured many of them in a statement on Saturday.
He added that a Nigerian Air Force Patrol Team in pursuit of the fleeing terrorists also killed many of them.
He stated that the troops, in hot chase of the terrorists, had restored calm in the town.
“An attack by a band of terrorists on parts of Bama was this morning quelled by the Nigerian troops, who dealt with them decisively.
“Over a score of them died while others fled with wounds. Many more of the attacking terrorists also died as the Air Force patrol went after the fleeing ones.
“Pursuit is still ongoing while calm has been restored and troops maintain firm control of Bama town,” he stated.
The Defence spokesman explained that the troops recovered some equipment, weapons and a Hilux jeep from the insurgents.
He added that a soldier died and seven others were injured in the attack, saying injured soldiers were receiving medical attention.
