Nigerian Army Denies Claim of Boko Haram Taking Control of Damasak

The Nigerian Army has denied the claim of Boko Haram terrorist taking control of Damasak in Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State, saying that it was blatant misinformation.

It was gathered that the terrorist came from the town where civilians live to attack the village but the attack was repelled by soldiers of the 145 Battalion.

According to the Brigadier General, Director Army Public Relations, Mohammed Yerima, on Thursday, the Nigerian troops are in total control of the general area.

Read the press release below;

UPDATE ON DAMASAK…

The reports in a section of the media that Boko Haram terrorists have overrun and in control of Damasak town is blatant misinformation. There was an attack by the terrorists sometime yesterday but they were effectively repelled by their troops.

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 around the town earlier this afternoon to assess the general situation following the cowardly attack by the terrorists who sneaked in from the northern flank yesterday in active collaboration of some local informants.

The Nigerian Army wishes to assure residents of Damasak and adjoining communities to remain calm as mop operation by the troops is ongoing to flush out the remnant of the terrorists who attacked a section of the town.

Mohammed Yerima
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
15 April 2021

Watch the video here…