The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele
The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele. Credit: Nigerian Army
Boko Haram terrorists on Friday night ambushed troops of the 25 Task Force Brigade while on a routine patrol around Wajiroko in Azir Multe, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State, killing four security agents in the process.
Confirming the incident in a statement released on Saturday, the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Appolonia Anele, said the soldiers were attacked while returning from a successful patrol within the fringes of Sambisa Forest.
The statement read: “Troops of 25 Task Force Brigade, on routine patrol to secure communities around Wajiroko in Azir Multe, Damboa LGA of Borno State, came under a sudden and heavy insurgents’ fire while returning from a successful patrol within the fringes of Sambisa Forests.”
She said: “The patrol team, which was led by the Commander, 25 Brigade, Brigadier General M. Uba, and comprised troops of 25 Task Force Brigade and members of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), courageously fought through the insurgents’ ambush with superior firepower, forcing them to withdraw in disarray and to abandon their mission.”
She advised the public to disregard the fake news regarding the incident while praying for the continuous success of our gallant servicemen and women.
“The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, Nigerian Army Medal, salutes the uncommon bravery, resilience and sacrifice of the gallant troops who have continued to operate in one of the most dangerous theatres of conflict on behalf of our dear nation.
“Their unflinching commitment, even in the face of grave danger, remains a powerful reminder of the daily sacrifices being made by our gallant servicemen and women to keep Nigeria safe,” she said.
In the same state last month, October, Boko Haram terrorists killed the Commanding Officer of the 202 Tank Battalion, Lt. Col. Aliyu Paiko, along with several soldiers, during an attack in the Kashimri area of Bama Local Government Area, Borno State.
