Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have on Monday night repel fresh attacks by fighters of Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) in Askira Uba Local Government Council of Borno State and imposed curfew on the town.
ISWAP were repelled by ground which stopped them from advancing into Dili town.
Dilli is a village in Lassa under Askira Uba local government area.
Reports said, troops have remained vigilant and combat-ready having got information on the movements of terrorists in some villages.
“We got intelligence that ISWAP Fighters were moving towards a bridge East of Wamdeo and Roumirgou villages in Askira Uba Province.
“We repelled their attempt today at a remote village called Dille under Lassa, We are not taking chances as we are in combat-ready to deal with them,” the source said.
