An army commander and at least soldiers have been killed in an ambush by Boko Haram insurgents in Yobe.
The troops were ambushed on their way from Borogozo where the headquarters of the army’s 29 task force brigade is to Benisheikh where they have a forward operating base (FOB).
A military source in sector 2 headquarters of operation Lafiya Dole told TheCable that the incident happened around 6pm on Wednesday.
“They were on their way to Benisheikh when they ran into the enemy. The commander of that brigade, a colonel, and about 20 soldiers were killed,” he said.
A reinforcement was reportedly sent to the town and it was confirmed that the brigade commander had been killed.
Musa Sagir, army spokesman, was yet to respond to a text message sent by TheCable as of the time this report was filed.
Students Demand OSPOLY Management's Clarification Students in Osun State have appealed to the management of…
The Ikwere Local Government secratiat in Rivers State has been set on fire. In a…
•Issues 21-Day Ultimatum The National Association of Academic Technologists has given the Federal Government a…
Fire has razed a section of the Eleme Local Government Council secretariat in Rivers State.…
Reality TV star, Michael Ilesanmi of 90 Day Fiance fame, has reportedly received an offer…
The Ogun State police command has confirmed the arrest of a 33-year-old man, Olayemi Shedrack,…
This website uses cookies.