REPORTS emerged yesterday that at least 30 soldiers were killed during a battle with suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State.

But the report carried by an international news agency, Agence France Presse, AFP, has been countered by the Theatre Command of Operation Lafiya Dole.

The report had claimed that troops deployed in Zari town, Guzamali Local Government Area of the state, came under attack on Thursday, leading to the ugly development.
File: Nigeria army increases troops to patrol Zaria

The media report, which quoted military sources, read:”At least 30 Nigerian soldiers were killed in combat with Boko Haram jihadists who overran a military base in the northeast near the border with Niger.

“Scores of jihadists in trucks stormed the base at Zari village, in northern Borno State, late Thursday, and briefly seized it after a fierce battle in which 30 soldiers were killed.

Reacting to the report in a telephone interview, spokesman for Theatre Command, Operation Lafiya Dole, Colonel Onyema Nwachukwu, while confirming the attack, denied that the Army suffered casualties.

According Colonel Nwachukwu, contrary to the report, several of the terrorists were killed by the military troops just as he said the terrorists’ equipment were captured.

Hear him: “That information is not correct. It’s true that we had an encounter with Boko Haram at a location called Zari. The Boko Haram came to attack that community, and our troops deployed few kilometres away from the location, countered the attack.

“The ground troops were supported by the Air Task Force, and several Boko Haram Terrorists were killed, and we also destroyed many of their equipment, weapons.

“On our side, I’m yet to receive casualty figure on my desk, if there was any. So, I cannot confirm that we had (any) and I think it’s very untrue for anyone to (say we had that casualty figure).”

He said a statement was earlier issued by the command to the effect.

The statement, which was signed by the DAPR, had read: “Troops… have successfully routed Boko Haram insurgents in an encounter that ensued yesterday (Thursday) evening at Zari village in Guzamali Local Government Area of Borno state.

“The insurgents were on rampage to loot the community and extort money from villagers but met with a fierce resistance by the troops who were supported by the Air Task Force.

“Several members of the Boko Haram fighters were neutralized and weapons destroyed during the encounter.

“Zari village and the surrounding communities have been stabilized and normalcy restored. The troops have also been reinforced to conduct more robust fighting patrol in the general area.

“The people of Guzamali and Mobar communities and indeed the entire good people of Borno State are urged to remain calm, resilient and supportive of Operation Lafiya Dole, as the troops relentlessly fight terrorism and insurgency in the North East.”

It was gathered that the same location had come under attack just recently.

“The attack took place on Thursday, at Zari in Damasak. That was the same location that some people were dislodged; that was the place that some of them ran to.

“It’s elements of 2 Division Nigerian Army that went for this Operation Last Hold. They were deployed in Zari, Damasak,” a source said.

Source: http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/amry-denies-killing-of-30-soldiers-by.html

Na so. Na today we know them? No be so them deny am last time till e come dey obvious say them dey lie. Make the kwuntinu.

I trust foreigners more than our soldiers.

Our soldiers will never accept the truth that Boko Haram is stronger than them even wen it is as clear as crystal. Our soldiers are only strong when they meet Armless civilians.

Jiang:



If boko haram is truly stronger than the Nigerian Armed forces you won't be sitting comfortably in ur face me apartment typing this rubbish,

Do you mean the soldiers that paid money and begged Boko Haram for a cease fire ?

or the soldiers that seized an Airport just because they were posted to battlefield ?

Abeg my life and comfortability is in the hands of God Biko

ok then what now happened to them. aaahnaaahn, these pple fit lie o

Is this not Nigeria again where the rulers don't care about the lives of the citizens. We have seen this happen time and time again, we are no longer deceived, we are no longer gullible. Eternal rest to the dead and condolences to their families.

“On our side, I’m yet to receive casualty figure on my desk, if there was any. So, I cannot confirm that we had (any) and I think it’s very untrue for anyone to (say we had that casualty figure).”

“Zari village and the surrounding communities have been stabilized and normalcy restored. The troops have also been reinforced to conduct more robust fighting patrol in the general area.


Just imagine, you know troops were deployed and many of the boko haram fighters were killed but you don't know how many of your own men were you even went ahead to reinforce troops even though the ground and air teams were enough to neutralize the boko haram fighters the first time around. Keep lying sir.

I knew it.

luvinhubby they have denied it just as you said.

Na wa oo.
Not a good time to be a zoo soldier.
Especially now that their Oga Buhari is funding boko haram in d name of ransome and releasing their Senior members captured by the previous government.

What shall it profit the army to always deny attack on their bases? We all know the truth.

This is one of the problem of Media in this country

In other words, he is trying to tell us that the casualties they got is not up to 30. But soldiers were killed and that is hard for him to say it...

Hope the don't also deny their families their right!

Lifeless president, Lifeless army.

Liars even this empty cans bow for una

They are always denying

We know say dem go must deny am....

As usual them must lie. Useless lifeless government.

Why is the Nigerian army lying? what is there gain? if they publish the truth, who will beat them?

As expected

We are use to their lies, I only pity the families of the soldiers.

God help Nigeria

17Ebiscoo:
REPORTS emerged yesterday that at least 30 soldiers were killed during a battle with suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State.

But the report carried by an international news agency, Agence France Presse, AFP, has been countered by the Theatre Command of Operation Lafiya Dole.

The report had claimed that troops deployed in Zari town, Guzamali Local Government Area of the state, came under attack on Thursday, leading to the ugly development.
File: Nigeria army increases troops to patrol Zaria

The media report, which quoted military sources, read:”At least 30 Nigerian soldiers were killed in combat with Boko Haram jihadists who overran a military base in the northeast near the border with Niger.

“Scores of jihadists in trucks stormed the base at Zari village, in northern Borno State, late Thursday, and briefly seized it after a fierce battle in which 30 soldiers were killed.

Reacting to the report in a telephone interview, spokesman for Theatre Command, Operation Lafiya Dole, Colonel Onyema Nwachukwu, while confirming the attack, denied that the Army suffered casualties.

According Colonel Nwachukwu, contrary to the report, several of the terrorists were killed by the military troops just as he said the terrorists’ equipment were captured.

Hear him: “That information is not correct. It’s true that we had an encounter with Boko Haram at a location called Zari. The Boko Haram came to attack that community, and our troops deployed few kilometres away from the location, countered the attack.

“The ground troops were supported by the Air Task Force, and several Boko Haram Terrorists were killed, and we also destroyed many of their equipment, weapons.

“On our side, I’m yet to receive casualty figure on my desk, if there was any. So, I cannot confirm that we had (any) and I think it’s very untrue for anyone to (say we had that casualty figure).”

He said a statement was earlier issued by the command to the effect.

The statement, which was signed by the DAPR, had read: “Troops… have successfully routed Boko Haram insurgents in an encounter that ensued yesterday (Thursday) evening at Zari village in Guzamali Local Government Area of Borno state.

“The insurgents were on rampage to loot the community and extort money from villagers but met with a fierce resistance by the troops who were supported by the Air Task Force.

“Several members of the Boko Haram fighters were neutralized and weapons destroyed during the encounter.

“Zari village and the surrounding communities have been stabilized and normalcy restored. The troops have also been reinforced to conduct more robust fighting patrol in the general area.

“The people of Guzamali and Mobar communities and indeed the entire good people of Borno State are urged to remain calm, resilient and supportive of Operation Lafiya Dole, as the troops relentlessly fight terrorism and insurgency in the North East.”

It was gathered that the same location had come under attack just recently.

“The attack took place on Thursday, at Zari in Damasak. That was the same location that some people were dislodged; that was the place that some of them ran to.

“It’s elements of 2 Division Nigerian Army that went for this Operation Last Hold. They were deployed in Zari, Damasak,” a source said.

Source: http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/amry-denies-killing-of-30-soldiers-by.html

is it amry or army? abeg, no confuse us jarey

Which one do we now believe?

my country I never choosed your I am stuck with you

Lol

God please save us in this country called Nigeria

Trust this people at your peril