Boko Haram strikes on Borno highway

Boko-Haram

From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri

Boko Haram on Monday struck on a major road in Borno and burnt two trailers.

The terrorists struck on Monday morning few kilometres to Mainok along Maiduguri-Damaturu highway.

“Two trailers set on fire by the insurgents are along the road now,” Saleh Adamu, a bus driver told The Sun

Dozens of military troops were immediately deployed to the area.

Military sources said the troops gave Boko Haram a hot chase and even seized two vehicles from the insurgents.

The Theatre Commander, Operation Hadin Kai. Maj Gen Christopher Musa also visited the scene shortly after the attack.

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