The Nigerian Army announced that some of its
troops that went missing after an ambush by
Boko Haram, have been found.
About 19 soldiers and officers were missing in
action after they were ambushed by Boko Haram
militant on their way back from a clearance
operation at Guro Gongon village on Wednesday,
July 20th.
Army spokesman, Colonel Sani Usman, in a
statement on Saturday said concerted efforts
were initiated to search for and rescue the
soldiers. The measures include the use of air
assets, Special Forces and patrols.
"We wish to inform you that the search
party has this morning found 5 more
officers and soldiers that were declared
missing in action, including the unit's
Commanding Officer. Although they are in
a stable condition, have been moved to
our Medical facilities for medical care"
troops that went missing after an ambush by
Boko Haram, have been found.
About 19 soldiers and officers were missing in
action after they were ambushed by Boko Haram
militant on their way back from a clearance
operation at Guro Gongon village on Wednesday,
July 20th.
Army spokesman, Colonel Sani Usman, in a
statement on Saturday said concerted efforts
were initiated to search for and rescue the
soldiers. The measures include the use of air
assets, Special Forces and patrols.
"We wish to inform you that the search
party has this morning found 5 more
officers and soldiers that were declared
missing in action, including the unit's
Commanding Officer. Although they are in
a stable condition, have been moved to
our Medical facilities for medical care"
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