Breaking: How Boko Haram Ambushed Nigerian Army Commander’s Convoy

The Acting General Officer Commanding, GOC, 7 Division Nigerian Army Brigadier General Victor Ezugwu was today ambushed by suspected Boko Haram Terrorists.

In a statement signed by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman Acting Director, Army Public Relations he said; “The leading elements of the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Victor Ezugwu’s leading convoy was about 8.30am this morning ambushed by suspected Boko Haram terrorists en route to visit troops in Bama.

Although 1 soldier lost his life and 2 others were injured, they were able to clear the ambush, killing some of the terrorists and recovered vehicle and weapons from them. The recovered items include a Toyota Hilux vehicle, 2 AK-47 rifles and several ammunitions.”

The statement further said that; “The Acting GOC has continued his operational visit to Bama, while the body of the dead soldier and the wounded have been evacuated to Maiduguri. The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai has also spoken with the GOC.

The Nigerian Army wishes to reiterate its unalloyed commitment and determination to continue to clear the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists wherever they might be hiding.