The Nigerian Army has denied Boko Haram terrorists hoisted their flag in three villages in the restive Borno state. Earlier reports in September claimed the Islamist militants overran Kubirivour, Boftari and Kuburmbalah and killed at least eight people during their raid.
Reports also claimed the militants retook control of the Malam Fatori town, on the Nigeria-Niger border, days after the army had recaptured the town.
However, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, spokesperson for the Nigerian Army, denied claims of civilian casualties and said troops and vigilantes managed to repel the terrorists, who fled “with gunshot wounds.”
“It is imperative to state that contrary to rumours flying around some media reports, no life was lost,” Usman said. “Additionally, there is no presence of the terrorists in any of the villages talk less of hoisting flags as alleged. The troops have continued to maintain high level of vigilance.”
.Newsweek