The Nigerian Military has mourned two officers killed throughout a terrorists’ ambush at Wajoriko group in Borno State over the weekend.Performing Director of Military Public Relations, Lt Col Appolonia Anele, confirmed the incident in an announcement.
She stated that after the gun duel, the troops had been led again safely by the Commander, 25 Process Drive Brigade, Brig Gen M. Musa, and members of the Civilian Joint Process Drive (CJTF).
In keeping with her, troops of the 25 Process Drive Brigade, on routine patrol to safe communities round Wajiroko in Azir Multe, Damboa Native Council of Borno State, got here underneath sudden and heavy rebel fireplace whereas getting back from a profitable patrol inside the fringes of Sambisa Forest.
The Military Headquarters additionally debunked on-line claims alleging the kidnapping of the Brigade Commander, advising the general public to ignore what it described as faux information. It added that prayers had been with the nation’s service women and men for continued operational success.
She stated: “The patrol workforce, led by the Commander 25 Brigade, Brigadier Common M. Uba, and comprised of troops of 25 Process Drive Brigade and members of the Civilian Joint Process Drive (CJTF), courageously fought by way of the insurgents’ ambush with superior fireplace energy, forcing them to withdraw in disarray and abandon their mission.
“Throughout the encounter, two courageous troopers and two heroic CJTF members paid the supreme worth whereas on lively service to the nation.
“Whereas commending the troops for his or her gallantry, the Military excessive command commiserates with households and associates of the deceased gallants for his or her heroic sacrifice to the nation.”
