The Nigerian Army has announced the loss of two officers who were killed during a terrorists’ ambush in the Wajoriko community of Borno State over the weekend.
Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lt Col Appolonia Anele, confirmed the incident in a statement.
She explained that after the exchange of gunfire, the troops were successfully led back to safety by the Commander of the 25 Task Force Brigade, Brig Gen M. Musa, alongside members of the Civilian Joint Task Force.
According to her, troops of the 25 Task Force Brigade, who were on routine patrol to secure communities around Wajiroko in Azir Multe, Damboa Local Council of Borno State, came under sudden and intense insurgent fire while returning from a successful patrol along the fringes of the Sambisa Forest.
The Army Headquarters also dismissed online reports alleging that the Brigade Commander had been abducted, urging the public to disregard what it described as fake news. It added that prayers remain with the nation’s servicemen and women for continued operational success.
She said: “The patrol team, led by the Commander 25 Brigade, Brigadier General M. Uba, and comprised of troops of 25 Task Force Brigade and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), courageously fought through the insurgents’ ambush with superior fire power, forcing them to withdraw in disarray and 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.”
