It was a sad day for the military as the Nigerian Army lost an officer and three soldiers to a landmine and an ambush by the Boko Haram in Borno State on Sunday.

Also, there was pandemonium in Vingir, a town in Kastina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, on Monday, when unknown gunmen shot dead a traditional ruler, Chief Awuhe Alev, in his residence.

The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, said in a late night statement on Sunday that 16soldiers and three members of the Civilian Joint Task Force were also wounded when the troops encountered the landmine between Miyanti and Dareljamal in Borno State.

He said that the troops were on an administrative patrol from Maiduguri when they drove into the landmine and the ambush set by the insurgents.

The Army spokesman said that the wounded soldiers and their Civilian JTF counterparts had been receiving medical attention and were in a stable condition.

Usman said that the troops cleared the insurgents ambush and killed three of them.

According to him, the troops also recovered ‘a machine gun, one AK-47 rifle and some quantity of ammunition’ from the insurgents.

He added that two vehicles which had the encounter with the Improvised Explosive Device were badly damaged.

He said, “Today, troops of Operation Lafiya Dole on administration patrol from Maiduguri encountered an Improvised Explosive Device and an ambush between Miyanti and Dareljamal, Borno State.

“The ambush was cleared and three Boko Haram terrorists were killed by the troops. They also recovered a machine gun, an AK-47 rifle and some quantity of ammunition.

“Unfortunately, we lost an officer and three soldiers, while 16 soldiers and three Civilian JTF members sustained injuries during the encounter. Similarly, two vehicles that encountered the IED were badly damaged.“The wounded have since been evacuated and are in stable condition.”

Confirming the monarch’s killing to the News Agency of Nigeria in Makurdi on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Moses Yamu, said unknown gunmen invaded the traditional ruler’s house in Vingir on Sunday night and shot him dead.

He said the police had yet to discover the motive for the killing, but added that investigations into the murder were in top gear. He assured the people that the culprits would soon bearrested.

The police spokesman said additional policemen had been deployed to the area to maintain law and order. He appealed to members of the public with useful information that might leadto the arrest of the culprits to volunteer them to security agencies.

Meanwhile, NAN reported that a villagein Mbayongo had recently been under siege from security operatives in search of Mr. Terwase Akwaza, Governor Samuel Ortom’s former aide, who had been accused of killing, kidnapping and cattle rustling.

Yamu said that more police men have been deployed to the area while investigation has already commenced with a view to arresting the perpetrators.

Katsina-Ala had witnessed several robbery incidents as a result of a recent pronouncement by the state government, declaring the notorious criminal, Terwase Akwaza, alias ‘Ghana’, wanted.Some weeks ago, soldiers had invaded Gbise in search of ‘Ghana’ and when they could not find him, they destroyed several of his property including a school.

anonimi:
Were they TECHNICALLY killed or were they really killed?
Oga DullardPoo, over to you oh.

blueto:
No wonder they are now ranked the ‘World’s Most Lethal Terrorist Group! a feat that was impossible and unattainable for them under Jonathan's administrations is now feasible for them under the certificateless cattle rearer.

It is a pity that the international media have been reporting recent boko haram attacks, with the local media shunning such correspondences.

With the news that [url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-africa-37390849?ns_mchannel=social&ns_source=twitter&ns_campaign=bbc_live&ns_linkname=57ea5a89e4b0ee4d9b013e3b%26Boko%20Haram%20%27hoists%20flag%20in%20villages%27%26&ns_fee=0#post_57ea5a89e4b0ee4d9b013e3b]insurgents have captured three villages in the north east and hoisted their flags,[/url] we can deduce that Buhari's victory over boko haram is just a hyperbole and distortions.

blueto:
No wonder they are now ranked the ‘World’s Most Lethal Terrorist Group! a feat that was impossible and unattainable for them under Jonathan's administrations is now feasible for them under the certificateless cattle rearer.

It is a pity that the international media have been reporting recent boko haram attacks, with the local media shunning such correspondences.

With the news that [url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-africa-37390849?ns_mchannel=social&ns_source=twitter&ns_campaign=bbc_live&ns_linkname=57ea5a89e4b0ee4d9b013e3b%26Boko%20Haram%20%27hoists%20flag%20in%20villages%27%26&ns_fee=0#post_57ea5a89e4b0ee4d9b013e3b]insurgents have captured three villages in the north east and hoisted their flags,[/url] we can deduce that Buhari's victory over boko haram is just a hyperbole and distortions.

tonaydo:
dem no dey finish?

Innodon:
Thought they are technically defeated

egift:
[img]http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CAwuEsjUQAA8eTD.jpg:large[/img]

This is a man who understands exactly what to do. Has a track record of victories. And has the political will to keep Nigerians safe across the Federation.

Kidnapper, Terrorists, Militants, Arm Rubbers, Criminals - find something legitimate to do with your life. The next President of Nigeria is NOT into Military-Costume-Wearing. He is a Retired Major General. Trained in Nigeria, India, United Kingdom and the United States. He is an over performer. He is not shy of the Facts. Our Senior Military Commanders will not eat Military budget and clean mouth under his watch.

Don't mind those that tell you that Nigeria Cannot be Changed. That things can't be better. They just want to keep looting. When they exhaust their lies, they will start mocking, insulting and posting cartoons.

While PDP are hoping to rig themselves in, Buhari and the entire APC team believe you have the capacity to elect Buhari with your votes alone. Let see who wins (PDP Rigging vs The Votes of the Masses).

This Change is Unstoppable. Sai Buhari. 5days to go!

agitator:
Na wa oh