Attempts by Boko Haram terrorists to attack Yauri community at the outskirts of Maiduguri city, Borno State,was repelled by troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE.

The Military accompanied by Civilian JTF successfully thwarted the terrorist plans to cause havoc on the community said a statement by army spokesman Sani Usman.

During the incident, which took place on Monday, five insurgents were killed and a cache of arms and ammunition, including two AK-47 rifles and a machine gun, were recovered, he said.

With the help of regional forces, Nigerian troops have recaptured a range of territories and driven the insurgents into remote areas in the Lake Chad region.