Nigerian Army denies reports of insurgents abducting Brigadier General as two soldiers d!e during attack in Borno

Two soldiers and two members of the Civilian Joint Task Force CJTF in Borno state, have d!ed after they were attacked by insurgents . A statement from the acting director, Army Public Relations, Apolonia Anele, says troops of 25 Task Force  Brigade, on routine patrol to secure communities around Wajiroko in Azir Multe, Damboa LGA of Borno State, came under a sudden and heavy insurgents fire while returning from a successful patrol within the fringes of Sambisa Forest. It mentioned that the patrol team which was led by the Commander 25 Brigade Brigadier General M Uba and comprised troops of 25 Task Force Brigade and members of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) courageously fought through the insurgents ambush with superior fire power, forcing them to withdraw in disarray and to abandon their mission. During the encounter, two brave soldiers and two heroic CJTF members paid the supreme price while on active service to the nation. While commending the troops for their gallantry, the Army high command commiserates with families and associates of the deceased gallants for their heroic sacrifice to the nation.” the statement read in partThe Army Headquarters also denied reports going round some media alleging the abduction of the Brigade Commander during the attack.The general public is hereby advised to disregard the fake news regarding the incident while praying for the continuous success of our gallant service men and women.The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, Nigerian Army Medal, salutes the uncommon bravery, resilience and sacrifice of the gallant troops who have continued to operate in one of the most dangerous theatres of conflict on behalf of our dear nation. Their unflinching commitment, even in the face of grave danger, remains a powerful reminder of the daily sacrifices being made by our gallant service men and women to keep Nigeria safe.”the statement in part    The post Nigerian Army denies reports of insurgents abducting Brigadier General as two soldiers d!e during attack in Borno appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.