Report of missing soldiers, trucks after B’Haram attack not true —Army

The Nigerian Army has refuted the report that members of Boko Haram at the weekend attacked soldiers in Bama, Borno where some soldiers and military trucks allegedly got missing.

The army described the report as not only false but misleading and asked members of the public to disregard it.

The report had claimed that Five officers, 18 soldiers and eight trucks got missing after the attack which occurred early on Saturday.

But responding in a statement on the Nigerian Army twitter handle, Director of Army Public Relations, Brig Gen Texas Chukwu, debunked the claim.

He said, “This report is misleading same time blown out of proportion, thus NOT TRUE.

“It is my well-thought-out opinion that in future, media practitioners should endeavour to verify facts from the appropriate military authority before rushing to the press.

“Members of the public are hereby advised to disregard the report and go about their legitimate businesses as the Nigerian Army is on top of the situation.

“While the Nigerian Army would not join issues with the media, certain facts must be reported with caution particularly now that numerous successes have been recorded by the troops in the fight against insurgency.”

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However, Chukwu said that there was an attempt by Boko Haram terrorists to attack troops at Kwakwa and Chingori communities in Bama area of Borno State and to cart away troops operational vehicles, but said that soldiers successfully repelled them and killed about 22 members of the terrorists while others escaped with gunshot wounds.

He added, “Efforts are being intensified by the troops to get the fleeing members of the Boko Haram terrorists. Unfortunately, one officer and a soldier sustained injuries and are currently receiving medical attention at the military medical facility.”

 

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