Soldier dies after stepping on
Boko Haram explosives
– One of four soldiers affected by IEDs has
been confirmed dead
– Three Boko Haram terrorists were killed in
the process
– 400 persons held hostage were also
rescued by the troops
One of the soldiers who stepped on some
improvised explosive devices planted by
Boko Haram terrorists has been confirmed
dead.
Making this confirmation was Colonel Sani
Kukasheka Usman, who stated that of the
four soldiers who stepped on the explosive,
only one could not make it alive while the
remaining three sustained injuries
In a press release made available to
Our Consultants, the army spokesperson wrote: “As
you are aware, Nigerian troops in the north
eastern part of the country under the auspices
of Operation LAFIYA DOLE have been working
round the clock to clear the remnants of Boko
Haram terrorists in their hideouts.
“Consequently, various formations and units
have embarked on clearance operations that
ranged from outright offensive operations, to
raids, cordon and search operations and
patrols.
“You may recall that a soldier was wounded
during an offensive operation by 21 Brigade
yesterday, we regret to inform you that he died
this morning. May his soul rest in peace,
Amen.
“The 22 Brigade on its part, has conducted
clearance operations in which it cleared 4
towns and villages of Boko Haram terrorists.
In the process, they killed 3 Boko Haram
terrorists, while 9 of them that hid in a fox
holes and dug outs were found out and
captured.”
During the operation which led to the
demise of the soldier, “the troops also
recovered weapons and rescued 400 persons
held hostages by the terrorists. This is in
addition to the recovery and handing over of
300 cows rustled by the terrorists.
“Yesterday afternoon, troops of 3 Battalion
convoy from Dikwa to Gamboru Ngala
unknowingly stepped on series of Improvised
Explosive Devices (IEDs) buried by suspected
Boko Haram terrorists between Gajibo and
Logomani.
“Sadly, we lost a soldier, while 4 other soldiers
and a civilian vigilante sustained injuries. The
body of the late gallant soldier and those
injured have since been evacuated.”
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In a related development, troops of 121 Task
Force Battalion on blocking position near
Gibiye, intercepted fleeing Boko Haram
terrorists in pick up van and on 3
motorcycles. They engaged them, killing 3
terrorists and recovered the van and the
motorcycles.
“As part of signs that people are now safe and
comfortable with the efforts of the military in
ensuring security in the north east, 26 vehicles
conveying 398 returnee internally displaced
persons and residents of Gwoza arrived Gwoza
in preparations for resettlement in their various
communities on Monday.
“Troops of 26 Task Force Brigade also
ambushed Boko Haram terrorists yesterday at
Uvaha, killing some of them and wounding
others. The troops recovered a bicycle, 1 bag
of baobab powder, submersible pump and 1
bag of carbide suspected to be for IED
making.
“Troops of 114 Task Force Battalion also
rescued 72 persons held hostage by the
terrorists in Jaje and Mayor Ali.
“In all locations, the troops morale and
fighting spirit remains very high, more so as
the Chief of Defence Staff as well as the Chief
of Army Staff and the Chief of Air Staff have
visited the theatre of operation on Monday 2nd
May 2016.
“The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General
Tukur Yusufu Buratai stayed back and visited
troops fighting Boko Haram terrorists in Bama
and Banki junction today,” the statement
read.
This development is coming on the heels of
the military’s discovery of sex-enhancing
drugs from the terrorists’ camp in the north
eastern part of the country.
The materials were recovered alongside
some soaps, cooking ingredients and some
other materials when the logistics base of
the terrorists were bombarded by the
Nigerian troops in a recent operation.
Boko Haram explosives
– One of four soldiers affected by IEDs has
been confirmed dead
– Three Boko Haram terrorists were killed in
the process
– 400 persons held hostage were also
rescued by the troops
One of the soldiers who stepped on some
improvised explosive devices planted by
Boko Haram terrorists has been confirmed
dead.
Making this confirmation was Colonel Sani
Kukasheka Usman, who stated that of the
four soldiers who stepped on the explosive,
only one could not make it alive while the
remaining three sustained injuries
In a press release made available to
Our Consultants, the army spokesperson wrote: “As
you are aware, Nigerian troops in the north
eastern part of the country under the auspices
of Operation LAFIYA DOLE have been working
round the clock to clear the remnants of Boko
Haram terrorists in their hideouts.
“Consequently, various formations and units
have embarked on clearance operations that
ranged from outright offensive operations, to
raids, cordon and search operations and
patrols.
“You may recall that a soldier was wounded
during an offensive operation by 21 Brigade
yesterday, we regret to inform you that he died
this morning. May his soul rest in peace,
Amen.
“The 22 Brigade on its part, has conducted
clearance operations in which it cleared 4
towns and villages of Boko Haram terrorists.
In the process, they killed 3 Boko Haram
terrorists, while 9 of them that hid in a fox
holes and dug outs were found out and
captured.”
During the operation which led to the
demise of the soldier, “the troops also
recovered weapons and rescued 400 persons
held hostages by the terrorists. This is in
addition to the recovery and handing over of
300 cows rustled by the terrorists.
“Yesterday afternoon, troops of 3 Battalion
convoy from Dikwa to Gamboru Ngala
unknowingly stepped on series of Improvised
Explosive Devices (IEDs) buried by suspected
Boko Haram terrorists between Gajibo and
Logomani.
“Sadly, we lost a soldier, while 4 other soldiers
and a civilian vigilante sustained injuries. The
body of the late gallant soldier and those
injured have since been evacuated.”
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war: can Buhari win?
In a related development, troops of 121 Task
Force Battalion on blocking position near
Gibiye, intercepted fleeing Boko Haram
terrorists in pick up van and on 3
motorcycles. They engaged them, killing 3
terrorists and recovered the van and the
motorcycles.
“As part of signs that people are now safe and
comfortable with the efforts of the military in
ensuring security in the north east, 26 vehicles
conveying 398 returnee internally displaced
persons and residents of Gwoza arrived Gwoza
in preparations for resettlement in their various
communities on Monday.
“Troops of 26 Task Force Brigade also
ambushed Boko Haram terrorists yesterday at
Uvaha, killing some of them and wounding
others. The troops recovered a bicycle, 1 bag
of baobab powder, submersible pump and 1
bag of carbide suspected to be for IED
making.
“Troops of 114 Task Force Battalion also
rescued 72 persons held hostage by the
terrorists in Jaje and Mayor Ali.
“In all locations, the troops morale and
fighting spirit remains very high, more so as
the Chief of Defence Staff as well as the Chief
of Army Staff and the Chief of Air Staff have
visited the theatre of operation on Monday 2nd
May 2016.
“The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General
Tukur Yusufu Buratai stayed back and visited
troops fighting Boko Haram terrorists in Bama
and Banki junction today,” the statement
read.
This development is coming on the heels of
the military’s discovery of sex-enhancing
drugs from the terrorists’ camp in the north
eastern part of the country.
The materials were recovered alongside
some soaps, cooking ingredients and some
other materials when the logistics base of
the terrorists were bombarded by the
Nigerian troops in a recent operation.
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