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Defence Headquarters confirms death of two Nigerian soldiers and 3 Boko Haram membe - Edoman - 05-21-2020
Defence Headquarters confirms death of two Nigerian soldiers and 3 Boko Haram members in ambush
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The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has disclosed that two soldiers were killed in an ambush lauched against troops by Boko Haram insurgents on Sunday May 17.
The Coordinator of Defence Media Operations, John Enenche said three members of the terrorist group were also killed in the ambush which occurred when troops of Combat Team 1, Operation Kantana Jimlan were on patrol along Buni Yadi – Buni Gari axis of Yobe State.
Eneche said soldiers encountered multiple Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and a Boko Haram ambush which occurred eight kilometres ahead of Buni-Gari in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe. He further revealed that three soldiers sustained injuries as a result of the IED explosion.
The Defence Headquarters spokesperson added;
Quote:“Three terrorists were neutralised, while unconfirmed number escaped with various degrees of injury."
This is coming hours after some alleged soldiers were spotted cursing the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Tukur Buratai in an undated video. In the video which went viral after being shared online, a "soldier" who alongside others suffered an ambush, showed off an MRAP which was burning in the background.
One of the said soldiers was heard saying "e no go better for army, this thing army do us e no go better for them. Army don sell us finish, see where dem dey attack, see where dem ambush us. After dem don finish us army go send jet. Buratai e no go better for you for life. it cannot be better for Buratai"
UNDATED VIDEO: Soldiers fighting Boko Haram terrorists cursing out Chief of Army Staff, Buratai as MRAP burns in the background @HQNigerianArmy
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Re: Soldier Lay Curses On Buratai After Being Ambushed By Boko Haram (Video)
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UNDATED VIDEO: Soldiers fighting Boko Haram terrorists cursing out Chief of Army Staff, Buratai as MRAP burns in the background @HQNigerianArmy
WATCH FULL VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CrfL12i_Eo
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RE: Defence Headquarters confirms death of two Nigerian soldiers and 3 Boko Haram membe - Edoman - 05-21-2020
Soldiers insulting Chief of Army Staff Tukur Buratai in viral video have been identified and would undergo observation and counselling - Defence Headquarters
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Nigeria's Defence Headquarters has reacted to the viral video of soldiers who were seen insulting the Chief of Army Staff Tukur Buratai, after an ambush which led to the death of two soldiers and also left three others injured.
It was further learnt that a recovery truck, one troops carrying vehicle and a water tanker that ran into the IED were destroyed by fire in the ambush in which 3 Boko Haram terrorists were also neutralized.
The Defence Headquarters said the outburst from the soldiers in the viral video against the Nigerian Army and her leadership is expected in war. The soldiers who have been identified, are expected to undergo observation and counselling.
The statement added that the Armed Forces of Nigeria will remain unwavering in its quest to end the terrorism and will do everything possible to ensure the traumatic incident/outburst is not repeated.
The full statement reads;
Quote:OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE TROOPS ON PATROL ENCOUNTER IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE/TERRORISTS AMBUSH EIGHT KILOMETRES AHEAD OF BUNI-GARI, YOBE STATE
The Troops of Combat Team 1, Operation KANTANA JIMLAN on long range admin patrol along Buni Yadi - Buni Gari axis encountered multiple Improvised Explosive Devices and Boko Haram Terrorists' ambush, eight kilometres ahead of Buni-Gari in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State on the 18 of May 2020.
Two soldiers paid the supreme price and three other soldiers sustained injuries as a result of the IED explosion. Additionally, a recovery truck, one troops carrying vehicle and a water tanker that ran into the IED were destroyed by fire.Three terrorists were neutralized while unconfirmed number escaped with various degrees of injury.
However, due to mental snap/distress occasioned by fog of war, two of the soldiers who escaped the IED and terrorists' ambush recorded the incident with uncomplimentary remarks, about the Nigerian Army and her leadership, which was released on the social media.
Although this kind of outburst is expected in war, the soldiers involved have been identified and would undergo observation and counselling.
The Armed Forces of Nigeria will remain unwavering in its quest to end the terrorism and will do everything possible to ensure there is no repeat of this kind of traumatic incident/outburst.
The Military High Command commends troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE for their unwavering determination, hard work and resilience.