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Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by Klamour: 6:42pm On Sep 27, 2016
The Nigerian army has denied report that Boko Haram terrorists hoisted flags in some villages in Borno state.

On Monday, September 26, reports surfaced that some armed gunmen believed to be Boko Haram members attacked Kuburvwa village in Borno state.

Naij.com reported that the gunmen invaded the village at about 6.30pm and started shooting sporadically causing the locals to take refuge in the bushes around them.

It was rumoured that the terrorist had taken over some villages in the region and hoisted their flags as a mark of victory.

However, in a statement by Colonel Kukasheka Usman who is the spokesperson of the army on Tuesday, September 27, he said although there was a gun fight between troops and terrorists, there was no hoisting of flag.

Read the full statement below:

Yesterday, at about 5.00pm suspected elements of Boko Haram terrorists, scavenging for food, attacked Kwang village and Vigilantes from Dagu (which is about 4 kilometres from Kwang), responded and repelled the terrorists attack.

During the fire fight that ensued, one of the vigilantes sustained gun shot wound on his hand and was evacuated to General Hospital Uba while the terrorists fled with gun shot wounds.


Troops were eventually despatched to the area with clear orders to pursue and deal with the terrorists. They are still exploiting.

Similarly, same day, at about 4.35pm some suspected remnants of Boko Haram terrorists attacked Boftari which is about 15 kilometres from Chibok town.

On receipt of the information, troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE stationed in Forward Operation Base Chibok, mobilized to the area.

The troops encountered Boko Haram terrorists ambush site shortly before Kuburmbula village. They quickly cleared the ambush and proceeded to Boftari.

Unfortunately, the terrorists had set some houses on fire and fled. The troops put out the fire and are currently on the hunt for the terrorists.

It is imperative to state that contrary to rumours flying around some media reports, no life was lost.

Additionally, there is no presence of the terrorists in any of the villages talk less of hoisting flags as alleged.

The troops have continued to maintain high level of vigilance.

Meanwhile, Boko Haram attack in two different attacks killed at least eight Nigerian soldiers in Borno state.

An army statement said that the militant sect attacked a convoy late on September 25, near Bama, 70 km southeast of Maiduguri, the state’s capital causing the deaths of an army officer, three soldiers, and three attackers.


https://www.naij.com/985133-army-react-reports-boko-harams-flags-borno-villages.html?source=index_main
Re: Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by EricMason(m): 7:08pm On Sep 27, 2016
ok
Re: Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by Nobody: 7:39am On Sep 28, 2016
I said it.

As a bitter fact, BH has been defeated. We need no rocket science to see that.

I remember GEJ's days. BH bombed every 3 hrs.

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Re: Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by Dottore: 7:39am On Sep 28, 2016
I don't know why we still hear about Boko Haram despite the huge military budget specifically made to fight the insurgents and almost daily News reports on the purported military offensives and I creasing number of insurgents either killed or arrested. Does it mean that the entire Borno State indigenes are members of BH. Or is it that our dear and revered military are not telling us the truth.

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Re: Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by brightballer(m): 7:40am On Sep 28, 2016
Our evul brothers will not like this. They prefer and believe bad news from foreign channels as against our own loyal, reinvigorated army!

God bless and spare the lives our soldiers and may the fallen heroes rest in peace.

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Re: Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by sanfranka2(m): 7:40am On Sep 28, 2016
Dottore:
I don't know why
did I not say it.... everything written about NA is fake

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Re: Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by steppin: 7:41am On Sep 28, 2016
The Nigerian army has turned to APC. They're always in denying mode.

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Re: Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by Pavore9: 7:42am On Sep 28, 2016
E dake rumours! cheesy cheesy cheesy
Re: Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by NNVanguard(m): 7:43am On Sep 28, 2016
If the NA will still deny the existence of Shekau, what more do we expect of this?


Arise Nigerian Youths for our time has come!

Join the New Nigeria Vanguard for a new Nigeria!

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Re: Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by loomer: 7:43am On Sep 28, 2016
Make una allow local and foreign media dey follow una as una dey fight, at least no body go fit lie for una head.

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Re: Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by WOCKHARDI(m): 7:43am On Sep 28, 2016
Meanwhile, Boko Haram attack in two different attacks killed at least eight Nigerian soldiers in Borno state.

It is obvious that Boko Haram is still very much around and our soldiers are doing everything possible to contain them.
Why then even contemplate Swapping with "Chibok Girls" when this deal will reinforce their strength. I thought prisoners exchange is a post war thing.

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Re: Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by Dxclusive(m): 7:44am On Sep 28, 2016
I don hear oo!!!
Re: Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by Pavore9: 7:45am On Sep 28, 2016
loomer:
Make una allow local and foreign media dey follow una as una dey fight, at least no body go fit lie for una head.

Foreign media fit gather mind follow them but our local ones....hmm!

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Re: Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by BiafraMyAss(m): 7:46am On Sep 28, 2016
steppin:
The Nigerian army has turned to APC. They're always in denying mode.

Enemy of good news

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Re: Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by Jimiolay(f): 7:48am On Sep 28, 2016
God bless Nigeria
Re: Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by dollaflow(m): 7:48am On Sep 28, 2016
hmmm
Re: Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by acunon: 7:49am On Sep 28, 2016
Why will the Nigeria army agree when they have been hyped enough to believe that the insurgency has been cleared. Better buckle up!!

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Re: Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by Sylvarresta(m): 7:49am On Sep 28, 2016
Now I know bbc is one of our enemies, they prefer the old Nigeria where bomb goes off every 5hrs, but God pass them, and shame on some stupid Nigerian supporting those useless news agency because of political affiliation
God bless the men of NA

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Re: Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by loomer: 7:52am On Sep 28, 2016
Pavore9:


Foreign media fit gather mind follow them but our local ones....hmm!

So make them allow na, or at least invite them to come cover the battle so as to look fair
Re: Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by princefaculty(m): 7:54am On Sep 28, 2016
Counter reporting abi? If not for the report on the boko haram hoisting flags in some villages the Nigerian army wouldn't have said a word on this clash. I repeat, I'm skeptical about the acclaimed technical defeat and have always stated that unlike GEJ days we no longer hear from journalists on the north east fight against boko haram except for sketchy reports through the army spokesperson.

God help us

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Re: Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by Pavore9: 7:56am On Sep 28, 2016
loomer:


So make them allow na, or at least invite them to come cover the battle so as to look fair

That will be good.
Re: Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by BUHARImyDOG: 7:56am On Sep 28, 2016
We are not expecting NA to tell us the truth
The dog send all the zoo soldiers to niger delta to hunt the 5%ters

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Re: Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by arabbunkum: 7:57am On Sep 28, 2016
We know better.
Re: Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by tyav7: 8:05am On Sep 28, 2016
Lots of you writing trash here cannot visit Maiduguri let alone join the army. Allow our military be or better still, join them if you have the balls.
Re: Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by wristbangle: 8:09am On Sep 28, 2016
May God empower our army to completely destroy the adamant terrorists and their evil sponsors
Re: Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by breakeven: 8:12am On Sep 28, 2016
Who am i to believe now, BBC or Nigerian Army ? well judging from the antecedent of both, i will choose to believe the good old BBC. Oyibo will not tell this kind of black lie. only the blackman can tell a black lie.

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Re: Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by Unigweson25(m): 8:23am On Sep 28, 2016
Pls update us on edo election
Re: Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by AntiWailer: 8:24am On Sep 28, 2016
The reporter should show pictures.
Re: Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by alaskido(m): 8:33am On Sep 28, 2016
Nigerian Army, what you guys need to do is build an Army barracks inside SAMBISA FOREST and other border towns. We need more Army presence in Bornu State and not sit in Abuja or Lagos dishing out orders. Move your headquarters to the North.
Re: Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by April4th(m): 8:35am On Sep 28, 2016
The truth is BH is still very much around, though our troops are doing their best to contain them. This government and the heirachy in the NA are suppressing the truth from reaching the media. The news of BH hoisting their flags in some LGA in the NE is not new, we pray this menace called BH comes to an end soon.
Re: Army Denies Boko Haram Hoisting Flag In Borno Villages by pedrilo: 8:37am On Sep 28, 2016
i do not bliv NA one bit.
they told us they 've killed shekau, but the guy still releases his videos discussing recent issues and events

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