The leading elements of the Acting General Officer
Commanding (GOC), 7 Division Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Victor
Ezugwu’s leading convoy was about 8.30am this morning ambushed by
suspected Boko Haram terrorists enroute to visit troops in Bama.
Although 1
soldier loss his live and 2 others were injured, they were able to clear
the ambush, killing some of the terrorists and recovered vehicle and
weapons from them. The recovered items include a Toyota Hilux vehicle, 2
AK-47 rifles and several ammunitions.
The Acting GOC has continued his operational visit to Bama,
while the body of the late soldier and the wounded have been evacuated
to Maiduguri. The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf
Buratai has also spoken with the GOC.
The Nigerian Army wish to reiterate its unalloyed
commitment and determination to continue to clear the remnants of the
Boko Haram terrorists wherever they might be hiding.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations
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