Nigeria, May 14 -- The Nigerian military has confirmed the series of recent attacks on its bases in Borno State but reassures citizens of its capacity to subdue the terrorists.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents carried out multiple attacks on Monday and Tuesday.

The Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, AE Abubakar, confirmed the incidents at a press briefing in Maiduguri on Tuesday.

While the attacks on Dikwa and Gajiram failed, Mr Abubakar, an army major -general, said troops slugged it out with the insurgents in Rann, the headquarters of Kala Balge Local Government Area.

During the briefing, the theatre commander confirmed attacks on three military bases, and the death of four soldiers in Rann.

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