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It was yet another day of fear for villagers of Buratai, the ancestral home of the new Chief of Army Staff, Major Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Tuesday as Boko Haram insurgents engaged military in a fierce battle to take over the village.
The insurgents, however, failed in their bid to seize the village as troops of 7 Division of Nigerian Army, Borno, effectively repelled the attack launched on a military post in the early hours of Tuesday.
Tuesday’s incident marked the fourth time insurgents will raid the army chief’s village.
The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Kukasheka Usman, confirmed the attacks in a short text message to The Nation on Tuesday.
“The message reads: This is to inform the public that at about 9.30pm last night suspected Boko Haram terrorists made a futile attempt to attack Buratai town, Borno State and military camp located in the area.
“I am glad to inform you that the gallant soldiers rose to the occasion and dealt with the terrorists. They however made concerted effort at about 3.00am this morning which was equally repelled by the gallant soldiers. The situation and town is cool and calm.”
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