The Nigerian Army has confirmed the killing of an Army Colonel and a
Captain in an ambush laid by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno/ Yobe
states axis.
The Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, in Charge of the 212
Battalion in the northeast, Col Ado Isa said in a statement that the
incident happened when troops were in hot pursuit of terrorists who came
to attack a military base.
He said three soldiers were also killed in the attack, while the
Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Tukur Buratai has commiserated with the
families of the fallen heroes.
The statement by Col Isa reads: “Troops of 212 Battalion
deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Jakana, on Wednesday 17Th July
2019 dealt with and neutralised unconfirmed number of Boko Haram/ISWAP
Terrorists when they woefully attempted to infiltrate their base in dire
need for logistics.
“The terrorists came at about 1845 hours in 7 Gun Trucks and
fought fiercely to infiltrate the camp, but the attack was thwarted with
heavy fire and bombardment by the gallant and patriotic troops who were
vigilant and battle-ready.
“The terrorists couldn’t bear the firepower any longer after
losing a significant number of both equipment and personnel in an
exchange of fire.
“They lost initiative and withdrew in disarray along the
Benisheikh – Damaturu axis, – abandoning a damaged utility Gun truck
which was earmarked to convey looted items.
“Troops immediately followed in hot pursuit and the following items were captured:
1 x Anti Aircraft Gun
2 x Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) Tubes
2 x AK 47 Rifles
15 x Machine Gun rounds
and 12 x AK 47 NATO rounds.
“Sadly, a Colonel and a Captain, as well as 3 soldiers on
transit from Maiduguri to Damaturu, run into an ambush staged by the
routed/fleeing terrorists from the Jakana axis which led to their
unfortunate death.
“The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf
Buratai while commiserating with the families of the fallen heroes
reiterated that “Personnel of the Nigerian Army will never be deterred
in the ongoing noble and patriotic fight against terrorism and
insurgency in the North East”.
“He further commended the efforts of the entire troops in the
theatre and charged them to remain focus, highly committed and
professional in the discharge of their constitutional roles.
“The sacrifices of the fallen heroes in the ongoing fight
against terrorism and insurgency is no doubt painful to all, but that
will further spur us to do more to ensure that our country remains
secured, peaceful and free from terrorist activities for the overall
interest of the nation.”
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