Boko Haram ambushes, kills another 6 in Borno
Boko Haram militants have killed not fewer than six people in an ambush on a military escort in Borno state just there were reports of attacks near Chibok.
According to a statement by army public relations officer, Colonel SK Usman on Monday, September 19, the terrorists were searching for food when they ambushed troops of Operation Lafia Dole escorting commercial vehicles from Damboa to Maiduguri, at Sanda general area of the state.
Boko Haram terrorists in a recent video
“Unfortunately, five civilians lost their lives in the incident and another died on the way to the hospital. Three soldiers also sustained injuries,” Usman confirmed.
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He however assured that the military has doused the situation and will not let the issue ever get out of hand.
“We would like to assure the public that we would not allow this isolated incident to thwart the peace and security commuters enjoy along the route and all other opened routes in the North East.
“Troops are on the heels of the attackers and would not relent till they are apprehended or killed. Additional security measures have also been placed to avert re-occurrence,” he added.
Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai is ready to tackle those Boko Haram terrorists left.
Colonel Usman also debunked reports that Boko Haram militants killed church worshipers near Chibok. According to him, the incident was far from any church. But he sadly admitted to casualties in the attack by the terrorists.
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“In addition, the Theatre Command, Operation Lafiya Dole wishes to clarify that alleged suspected Boko Haram terrorists attack at Chibok is not correct,” Usman said.
“What happened was that, two persons were murdered at Kwamjilari village, (which is over 30 kilometres from Chibok, and very close to Sambisa forest), by suspected remnants of Boko Haram terrorists looking for food.”
“The people from the said village are all in Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Chibok,” who, he claimed, returned to the area without proper authorization.
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