Troops foil boko haram attempt to over run garkida town in adamawa state
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Troops Foil Boko Haram Attempt to Overrun Garkida Town in Adamawa State
Garkida, Adamawa State - In a daring operation, troops of the Nigerian Army have foiled an attempt by Boko Haram terrorists to overrun Garkida town in Adamawa State.
According to sources, the terrorists, who were heavily armed and mounted on motorcycles, launched a surprise attack on the town in the early hours of the morning, hoping to catch the residents off guard.
However, the troops of the 143 Battalion, who were on patrol in the area, received intelligence reports of the impending attack and quickly mobilized to the scene.
In a fierce battle that lasted several hours, the troops repelled the attack, killing several of the terrorists and destroying their vehicles. The terrorists also suffered heavy casualties, with many of them fleeing the scene in disarray.
The residents of Garkida town, who were initially caught off guard by the attack, were later evacuated to safety by the troops, who also provided medical assistance to those who were injured in the attack.
The Adamawa State Government has commended the troops for their bravery and quick response, which prevented a major disaster from occurring.
"We are grateful to the troops for their swift action in foiling the attack and saving the lives of our people," said a government spokesperson. "We will continue to support them in their efforts to keep our state safe from terrorist attacks."
The attack is the latest in a series of attempts by Boko Haram to overrun towns and villages in Adamawa State, which has been a hotbed of terrorist activity in recent years.
Despite the challenges posed by the terrorist group, the Nigerian Army has continued to make significant gains against them, with several key leaders and commanders being killed or captured in recent months.
The people of Garkida town are breathing a sigh of relief after the foiled attack, and are grateful to the troops for their bravery and quick response.