Boko Haram News Update in Nigeria
2 Nigerian Soldiers Wounded As Army Rescues 54 From Boko Haram In Borno State
March 28, 2016 – 2 Soldiers Injured As Nigerian Army Rescues 54 From Boko Haram In Borno State
The Nigerian Army has revealed that troops of 114 Task Force Battalion, 28 Task Force Brigade, in conjunction with some vigilantes in their area of operation, have carried out clearance operation of reported remnants of Boko Haram terrorists along Bita-Madube Ciki-Njubul axis.
During the advance, two soldiers unfortunately stepped on a buried Improvised Explosive Device (IED) that seriously injured one of the soldiers.
“Nevertheless, the troops continued the advance and had contact with the terrorists and cleared them out of Madube Cikin, killing 4 insurgents, destroying 2 vehicles and 2 motorcycles belonging to the terrorists. The troops also recovered 2 cylinders, 1 AK-47 rifle, 3 boxes of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, 2 bicycles and bags of grains.”
“The troops also rescued 54 persons held hostage by the Boko Haram terrorists. The released hostages are being screened while the wounded soldiers have since been evacuated for proper medical care,” a statement by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, acting director, Army Public Relations said.
John Emeka
March 28, 2016 at 6:57 PM
Good job
Olanrewaju
March 28, 2016 at 8:14 PM
Job well soon….More grease to ur elbow guys
fifelomo
March 28, 2016 at 8:46 PM
Weldone the gallant soldiers.
Maryf
March 28, 2016 at 8:51 PM
Eyaa, sorry okey, get well soon
Precious
March 28, 2016 at 9:18 PM
Job well done guys
Jojo
March 28, 2016 at 9:48 PM
Very good job.
my lady
March 28, 2016 at 11:11 PM
my heart goes out to the indigenes of this state
Amazon
March 29, 2016 at 6:14 AM
Wishing them quick recovery
Mae
March 29, 2016 at 7:49 AM
Forget about the wound,as far as you guys are still alive,great hope. Weldone,guys…
sola olaniyi
March 29, 2016 at 10:53 AM
Good job
my lady
March 29, 2016 at 6:58 PM
GET WELL SOON GUYS