Nigerian Army says that 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 stringent attack by insurgents while returning from a successful patrol within the fringes of Sambisa Forest.
In the same breath, Army Headquarters has debunked the fake narrative going around some media platforms online alleging the abduction of the Brigade Commander.
The general public is hereby advised to disregard the fake news regarding the incident while praying for the continuous success of our gallant service men and women.
It was learnt that 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) fought through the insurgents’ ambush with superior firepower, and forced the criminals to withdraw in disarray and abandoned their mission.
Disclosing this in Abuja on Saturday, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, said that during the encounter, two soldiers and two heroic CJTF members lost their lives.
While commending the troops for their gallantry, the Army high command commiserated with the families and associates of the deceased gallants for their heroism, bravery sacrifice to the nation.
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 service men and women to keep Nigeria safe.
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