UPDATE ON OIL EXPLORATION TEAM AMBUSH

The incident of 25th July 2017 where some Boko Haram Terrorists ambushed our troops including members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) escorting some staff of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) as well as that of University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) on oil exploration in Borno Yesu District of Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno state is unfortunate and highly regrettable. Most regrettable also is my earlier release on the said incident about the rescue of all NNPC Staff. The error in the statement was not deliberate.

The Nigerian Army in this present dispensation is reputed for timely dissemination of information on activities of our troops in all theatre of operations. We have strived to keep the public informed on our activities with no intention of distorting any fact. Our troops have doubled efforts in the pursuit of the Boko Haram terrorists while search and rescue is still on-going to secure the safe return of the remaining civilians.

So far the search and rescue team has recovered additional bodies of 5 soldiers, 11 Civilian JTF and 5 members of the exploration team.

Contrary to reports in some media, 6 members of exploration team out of 12 that went out are still missing, while one of the NNPC staff returned to base alive.

On the other hand, our pursuit team also recovered 2 of our own Gun trucks and an additional Toyota Buffalo Gun truck from the insurgents. In addition, the team also made the following recoveries; 4 Rocket Propelled Grenade Bombs, 4 Rocket Propelled Grenade chargers, 6 AK-47 rifles, 1 Anti-Aircraft Gun, 1 General Purpose Machine Gun,1 Anti-Aircraft Gun Barrel, 1 Rocket Propelled Grenade Tube, 4 Dane Guns, 8 Tyres and 2 Tyre Rims.

Other items recovered include 1 Pumping Machine, 2 Tyre Jacks, 1 Super Battery, 5 Reflective Jackets, 3 Toyota Hilux, 4 Jerry cans filled with PMS, 1 Motorola Radio, 1 Geographical Positioning System (GPS), 21 empty Jerry cans, 2 Shovels and 3 Food Coolers. Troops also recovered 122 rounds of PKM ammunition, 213 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, 1255 Anti-Aircraft Guns ammunition, 4 boxes of API 12.7mm ammunition, 1 AK-47 Rifle Magazine, a Digger, 2 Bows and 13 Arrows, 2 LLG Bombs, assorted drugs and assorted working tools.

The Nigerian Army condoles with the families of all that lost their loved ones in this unfortunate incident. Search and rescue efforts are on-going. We are counting on the goodwill and support of the populace in volunteering valuable information that could help in the search and rescue operation.

What the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists are doing are pure criminal activities of kidnapping to gain funds. This has been noted and will be jointly addressed in conjunction with other Security Services.

The Nigerian Army remains resolute in the fight against terrorism and would not relent in its effort to safe guard lives of citizens, properties and the territorial integrity of the country.

Thank you so much for your kind support.

Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman
Director Army Public Relations


Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2017/07/update-on-nnpc-workersunimaid-staff-and.html?m=1

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henryanna36:
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These ammunition can take a whole local govt down ooOo

Another southerner is coming on board and the kidnappings are getting interesting once more. Politics n religion are inseparable up north.

May the soul of the departed rest in peace.
A fight against bh is a fight against the north.
Dogs and baboons will be soaked in blood.
If you are not tired of the false and conflicting news been churned out by apc and their evil mininos click like.
But if you are tired of the large and countless lies and proganda of apc click share

But Why Was The Nigerian Army Economical With The Truth About The Number Of Casualties?

we don't like buhari and APC cos of their deception, but we need to all support the Nigerian armed forces in this war, trust me its not easy, every administration always tend to politicize the armed forces in order to assert certain levels of control on them, in the course of their duty they've had to contend with so many forces and distractions outside the theater and this is really demotivating, they need all the motivation and goodwill from the masses in order to passionately carry out their constitutional duties cos if they lose this war then the enemies will have a field day in their acts of evil and trust me when I say they will spread across borders and into your homes.
Before you condemn them ask yourself if you've ever gathered the courage to lay down your life for any course whose benefit will be ultimately felt by others not related to you.

God punish bokoharam
God bless Nigerian Armed Forces

charleff512:
But Why Was The Nigerian Army Economical With The Truth About The Number Of Casualties?

baffles me too, but in a war you must never give the e enemy the pleasure of counting and rejoicing over your losses in order for you not to assist them in morale boosting and grow their confidence to such destructive levels cos you will be the biggest casualty of such. downplaying their successes puts them under pressure to re-strategize and weakens their morale which will be to the advantage of the armed forces

It was a mistake everyone can make.


May Allah help you, to wipe out these useless morons.

the actual death toll is close to 70...


this latest case is simply caused by the insensitivity of this present 'regime' all in a bid to be seen as making more progress than what is actually on ground...


in a bid to show that they have 'defeated' BH so that they can continue with their propaganda, they are endangering the lives of innocent Nigerians.


a lot of places in those areas that this administration claims are safe, still have a strong presence of BH fighters, not enough to hold the town, but enough to create havoc on a regular basis.


they have to realise that this insurgency will not be won by deceiving people for cheap political gains, no doubt the military is making progress, but it should not be blown so out of proportion that it makes innocent people take wrong decisions by going to these dangerous places when they have no need to do so at the time.


may God grant us leaders who would not use the lives of innocent people to replace the blood of 'dogs & baboons'...

Recovered with no boko haram casualty or arrest !! Doesn't add up!!

Corruption

God punish obj abd gej

May God help us.....
We shall not be victims of BH IJN...amen

we not interested

henryanna36:
UPDATE ON OIL EXPLORATION TEAM AMBUSH

The incident of 25th July 2017 where some Boko Haram Terrorists ambushed our troops including members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) escorting some staff of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) as well as that of University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) on oil exploration in Borno Yesu District of Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno state is unfortunate and highly regrettable. Most regrettable also is my earlier release on the said incident about the rescue of all NNPC Staff. The error in the statement was not deliberate.

The Nigerian Army in this present dispensation is reputed for timely dissemination of information on activities of our troops in all theatre of operations. We have strived to keep the public informed on our activities with no intention of distorting any fact. Our troops have doubled efforts in the pursuit of the Boko Haram terrorists while search and rescue is still on-going to secure the safe return of the remaining civilians.

So far the search and rescue team has recovered additional bodies of 5 soldiers, 11 Civilian JTF and 5 members of the exploration team.

Contrary to reports in some media, 6 members of exploration team out of 12 that went out are still missing, while one of the NNPC staff returned to base alive.

On the other hand, our pursuit team also recovered 2 of our own Gun trucks and an additional Toyota Buffalo Gun truck from the insurgents. In addition, the team also made the following recoveries; 4 Rocket Propelled Grenade Bombs, 4 Rocket Propelled Grenade chargers, 6 AK-47 rifles, 1 Anti-Aircraft Gun, 1 General Purpose Machine Gun,1 Anti-Aircraft Gun Barrel, 1 Rocket Propelled Grenade Tube, 4 Dane Guns, 8 Tyres and 2 Tyre Rims.

Other items recovered include 1 Pumping Machine, 2 Tyre Jacks, 1 Super Battery, 5 Reflective Jackets, 3 Toyota Hilux, 4 Jerry cans filled with PMS, 1 Motorola Radio, 1 Geographical Positioning System (GPS), 21 empty Jerry cans, 2 Shovels and 3 Food Coolers. Troops also recovered 122 rounds of PKM ammunition, 213 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, 1255 Anti-Aircraft Guns ammunition, 4 boxes of API 12.7mm ammunition, 1 AK-47 Rifle Magazine, a Digger, 2 Bows and 13 Arrows, 2 LLG Bombs, assorted drugs and assorted working tools.

The Nigerian Army condoles with the families of all that lost their loved ones in this unfortunate incident. Search and rescue efforts are on-going. We are counting on the goodwill and support of the populace in volunteering valuable information that could help in the search and rescue operation.

What the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists are doing are pure criminal activities of kidnapping to gain funds. This has been noted and will be jointly addressed in conjunction with other Security Services.

The Nigerian Army remains resolute in the fight against terrorism and would not relent in its effort to safe guard lives of citizens, properties and the territorial integrity of the country.

Thank you so much for your kind support.

Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman
Director Army Public Relations


Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2017/07/update-on-nnpc-workersunimaid-staff-and.html?m=1

This kpako guns na one e diot go dey use they compared Niger delta admonition.
The ones the militants gave to the fg are old admonition that dey feel like discarding.
No near Niger delta militants o.

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May God deliver Nigeria from the hands of these people.

this is a bloody massacre

Bolo haram keeps coming at you guys with anti-aircraft tactical truck, why can't you guys build such n confront them too?

karnafiu03:

And what is this one called?

Múmù!

kid, free MTN mb shouldn't give you right to insult your elders. Your type are the reasons we have inept leaders. If you mention me again, I will give you the silent treatment.

HOW TO CROSS ROAD NOW IN NAIJA Look left and right for motor, keke and bike. Look up for Niger Delta Avenger's Missiles. Look down for bombs Look back for kidnappers Hold your bag tight and watch the person beside you. Then walk zig zag to avoid stray bullet. OK bye! But this is a serious issue......


(VIP)

With all the load of weapons said to be intercepted, but the casualties ONLY unfortunately recorded from the Nigerian military NOT the Boko Boyz Help me to tell the army spokesman that I don't only consume information, I as well analyze it

Booked.. . Na wa. Ooo... booked...Caveat emptor







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Buyers and space grabbers
beware of 419. happy sunday.. to all. Beautiful and handsome Guys on nairaland...

Alili

Lies

So no bokoharam casualties? Na wa oooo

I just weak for these boko matter.
Nigerian Army didn't include the catapult, and the digger in their list.

The questions is where and how are this people getting all this first-class ammunitions and where do they get the money to buy this

Ok
With the vehicles intact with no bullet holes then it's short of an arm bush. These guys seemed to have been summarily executed without firing a shot because we've not heard or seen any dead boko.
Which soldier will stand guys holding an AA against an Ak47 which is the traditional arm of the army.


Lies can travel a million miles but certainly will never be over taken by truth.
It's sad that innocent soldiers had to pay the price in this chess game of the north.