The Nigerian army has denied recent online reports that some 105 soldiers are missing after a clash with Boko Haram insurgents in Borno state.

Maj.-Gen.Yushau Abubakar, the Theater Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, while fielding questions from newsmen in Maiduguri on Thursday, said the report lacked substance.

“I read the report on social media too, some were even saying that the SO was abducted, but I spoke with him a while ago.

More on the 105 missing soldiers here: http://www.09ja.com/2015/11/19/nigerian-military-confirms-105-soldiers-commanding-officer-missing/

“It is true that our troops were attacked after we captured Gulumba town in Borno, however, our men have successfully repelled the attack,” he said.

“I am telling you that our soldiers are standing firm in the area and they are flushing whatever Boko Haram remnants in the area,” he said.

Source: [url]09ja.com[/url]

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