The Nigerian Army says it did not suffer any major attack on its military base in the northeastern part of the country from by Boko Haram militants.
The militants were reported to have wrecked havoc in the attack on Sunday following hours of exchange of gunfire between them and the soldiers.
Sunday’s attack according to local media is the second in days after a similar attack on Saturday. Some soldiers were also reported to have gone missing.
But on Monday the Army in a statement said “the report is not only untrue but misleading as the said report is blown out of proportion by the media.”
“The Nigeria Army wishes to state that there was an attempted attack on troops at Kwakwa and Chingori communities in Bama area of Borno State by suspected Boko Haram Terrorists as a result of difficult terrain where our vehicles bugged down.
The terrorists also attempted to cart away troops operational vehicles, but were successfully repelled by our gallant troops with the support of the Nigerian Air Force. About 22 members of Boko Haram terrorists were neutralised while several others escaped with gunshot wounds” the statement added.
The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to news making the round alleging attack on soldiers and capturing of military vehicles by Boko Haram in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
— Nigerian Army (@HQNigerianArmy) July 16, 2018
Contrary to the report, the Nigerian Army wishes to put the record straight on the issue and assure members of the public particularly residents of the North East to disregard the report as their safety is guaranteed.
— Nigerian Army (@HQNigerianArmy) July 16, 2018
The statement gave further details of the said attack saying “Efforts are being intensified by the troops to get the fleeing members of the Boko Haram terrorists. Unfortunately, one officer and a soldier sustained injuries and are currently receiving medical attention at the military medical facility.”
Members of the public are hereby advised to disregard the report and go about their legitimate businesses as the Nigerian Army is on top of the situation.
— Nigerian Army (@HQNigerianArmy) July 16, 2018
Boko Haram has been wrecking havoc across Nigeria and other neighboring West African nations.
Millions have been displaced and hundreds killed in the group’s insurgencies. Nigeria’s government is yet to win the battle against the group.
Source: Africafeeds.com
