By HAMZA SULEIMAN

The Police Command in Borno has repelled an attack by suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Malari village in Konduga Local Government Area.

ASP Nahum Daso, Police Public Relations Officer (PRO) in the state, said they are also coordinating a search-and-rescue operation to free three abducted farmers.

He said that the incident occurred on Nov. 30, when the assailants, riding on more than 15 motorcycles, invaded the community and opened fire.

During the attack, a 15-year-old boy, Basha Goigoi of Muna, was shot in the right thigh and rushed to the General Hospital, Maiduguri, where he is receiving treatment.

The attackers also abducted three residents, identified as Alhaji Kundili (35), Baba Goni (45), and Modu Baluye (50), all of Malari village, while they were working on their farms.

Daso told NAN “Our operatives in Konduga responded swiftly, engaging the terrorists in a gun duel and successfully repelling the attack”.

He said that a combined team of the military, police tactical squads, Civilian Joint Task Force, and local hunters have been deployed to track the attackers and ensure the safe rescue of the abducted farmers.

He urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly provide useful information to security agencies to support ongoing counter-terrorism efforts. (NAN)