Nigeria, May 12 -- The Nigerian Army has confirmed the foiled attempts by Boko Haram terrorists to attack part of Maiduguri, the Borno State Capital.

According to a statement by the Army spokesperson, Mohammed Yerima, on Wednesday, the terrorists were countered by combined gallant troops in conjunction with the police, youth vigilante and hunters.

It said heavy casualty was inflicted on the terrorists by the troops as nine of them were neutralized while many escaped with gunshot wounds.

"Troops of Operation HADIN KAI on Friday, 11 May, 2021, foiled attempts by Boko Haram terrorists to attack an outskirt of Maiduguri, Borno State.

"The terrorists, who tried to advance from Aldawari axis, attempted to attack soft targets along Jiddari P...