Sad: Read what happened to soldiers who stepped on bomb set by Boko Haram
– One of four soldiers affected by IEDs has been confirmed dead
– Three Boko Haram terrorists were killed in the process
– 400 persons held hostage were also rescued by the troops
One of the soldiers who stepped on some improvised explosive devices planted by Boko Haram terrorists has been confirmed dead.
Making this confirmation was Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, who stated that of the four soldiers who stepped on the explosive, only one could not make it alive while the remaining three sustained injuries.
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In a press release made available to NAIJ.com the army spokesperson wrote: “As you are aware, Nigerian troops in the north eastern part of the country under the auspices of Operation LAFIYA DOLE have been working round the clock to clear the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in their hideouts.
“Consequently, various formations and units have embarked on clearance operations that ranged from outright offensive operations, to raids, cordon and search operations and patrols.
“You may recall that a soldier was wounded during an offensive operation by 21 Brigade yesterday, we regret to inform you that he died this morning. May his soul rest in peace, Amen.
“The 22 Brigade on its part, has conducted clearance operations in which it cleared 4 towns and villages of Boko Haram terrorists. In the process, they killed 3 Boko Haram terrorists, while 9 of them that hid in a fox holes and dug outs were found out and captured.”
During the operation which led to the demise of the soldier, “the troops also recovered weapons and rescued 400 persons held hostages by the terrorists. This is in addition to the recovery and handing over of 300 cows rustled by the terrorists.
“Yesterday afternoon, troops of 3 Battalion convoy from Dikwa to Gamboru Ngala unknowingly stepped on series of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) buried by suspected Boko Haram terrorists between Gajibo and Logomani.
“Sadly, we lost a soldier, while 4 other soldiers and a civilian vigilante sustained injuries. The body of the late gallant soldier and those injured have since been evacuated.”
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In a related development, troops of 121 Task Force Battalion on blocking position near Gibiye, intercepted fleeing Boko Haram terrorists in pick up van and on 3 motorcycles. They engaged them, killing 3 terrorists and recovered the van and the motorcycles.
“As part of signs that people are now safe and comfortable with the efforts of the military in ensuring security in the north east, 26 vehicles conveying 398 returnee internally displaced persons and residents of Gwoza arrived Gwoza in preparations for resettlement in their various communities on Monday.
“Troops of 26 Task Force Brigade also ambushed Boko Haram terrorists yesterday at Uvaha, killing some of them and wounding others. The troops recovered a bicycle, 1 bag of baobab powder, submersible pump and 1 bag of carbide suspected to be for IED making.
“Troops of 114 Task Force Battalion also rescued 72 persons held hostage by the terrorists in Jaje and Mayor Ali.
“In all locations, the troops morale and fighting spirit remains very high, more so as the Chief of Defence Staff as well as the Chief of Army Staff and the Chief of Air Staff have visited the theatre of operation on Monday 2nd May 2016.
“The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai stayed back and visited troops fighting Boko Haram terrorists in Bama and Banki junction today,” the statement read.
This development is coming on the heels of the military’s discovery of sex-enhancing drugs from the terrorists’ camp in the north eastern part of the country.
The materials were recovered alongside some soaps, cooking ingredients and some other materials when the logistics base of the terrorists were bombarded by the Nigerian troops in a recent operation.
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