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Nigeria's military troops on Monday foiled a Boko Haram attempt to invade Maiduguri and cause mayhem on Christmas day.
According to a soldier, Boko Haram insurgents attacked Molai, a village of about five kilometres away from Maiduguri.
The soldier, who was one of those at a checkpoint at Molai, said a large number of Boko Haram fighters were moving towards the town but were engaged by the military.
A senior military source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the Christmas day attack was anticipated and all military and security agents were put on red alert.
According to a soldier, Boko Haram insurgents attacked Molai, a village of about five kilometres away from Maiduguri.
The soldier, who was one of those at a checkpoint at Molai, said a large number of Boko Haram fighters were moving towards the town but were engaged by the military.
A senior military source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the Christmas day attack was anticipated and all military and security agents were put on red alert.
