Operatives of the Borno State Police Command on Saturday successfully repelled a midday attack by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on Malari village in Konduga Local Government Area.
The assault, which occurred around 12:00 p.m. on November 30, saw over 15 motorcycle-riding gunmen storm the community, shooting indiscriminately.A 15-year-old boy, Basha Goigoi from Muna, was hit by a bullet in the right thigh and is receiving treatment at the State Specialist Hospital in Maiduguri.
The attackers also abducted three farmers – Alhaji Kundili (35), Baba Goni (45), and Modu Baluye (50) who were working on their farmland at the time of the invasion.
The police Crack Squad stationed in Konduga quickly engaged the terrorists in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to flee.
A joint manhunt involving troops of Operation HADIN KAI, police tactical teams, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and local hunters has been launched to track the fleeing insurgents and secure the release of the three abducted victims.
Police authorities called on residents to stay alert and promptly report suspicious movements to help sustain the fight against terrorism in the area.
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