By Kingsley Omonobi, Abuja

The Military High Command, yesterday, disclosed that troops prosecuting the war on terror have successfully repelled Boko Haram terrorists who attacked Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, Friday night, and were currently carrying out a mop up operation in the town.

“Troops are on a mopping up operation in Damaturu after foiling attempts by terrorists to occupy parts of the town”, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said.

According to Tweets posted on the DHQ twitter handle, “The terrorists launched massive attacks from different angles, Friday night. Weapons including improvised explosive devices (IEDs) & rapid propelled grenade launchers were captured”.

While noting that the number of dead terrorists and civilian casualty were being compiled, the DHQ said “five soldiers were fatally wounded and being treated”.

It added, “We have reinforced the town of Damaturu as pursuit of fleeing terrorists is ongoing.”