Boko Haram Insurgents have reportedly attacked Major Gen. Olusegun Adeniyi, the theatre commander of the Operation Lafiya Dole on Monday, January 6.
WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that the insurgents attacked Adeniyi around 7:20 pm on his way back to Maiduguri after a visiting troops deployed to Jakana in Konduga Local Government Area of the state
According to Channels TV, a source who pleaded anonoymity disclosed that “As we were coming back to Maiduguri after we left Jakana, we suddenly started hearing gunshots all over.
“Before we realized it, they had bombarded us with heavy fire from different angles. Fortunately for us, we were able to repel the attack and escape.”
The vehicle of the theatre commandant was badly damaged with many gun holes, the source revealed.