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Many' Soldiers Killed, Injured As Boko Haram Invades Military Bases In Borno by gdonj1(m): 9:19pm On Dec 16, 2018
Although we engaged them, they overpowered us. They were well-trained terrorists, not those we are used to fighting. In fact, they handled anti-aircraft guns and RPGs better. We didn't have options, because we were running out of ammunition and there was no reinforcement. Some soldiers were killed and dozens fled to Damasak,” the soldier said.
aany soldiers were feared dead with dozens missing when suspected Boko Haram attacked military formations in the northern part of Borno State between Friday and Saturday night.

The insurgents struck Gudumbali in Guzamala town on Friday at about 5:30pm, riding on military vehicles mounted with anti-aircraft guns. According to a source, the insurgents shot sporadically, firing RPGs towards the military base. 

"Many soldiers lost their lives; they were many,"  the source said.

"The Boko Haram terrorists came in large numbers, and although the troops initially stood their ground, they later they fled into bushes. We slept in the bush between Friday and Saturday morning. We got to Gubio yesterday. Many are still there, because they only came for soldiers, not civilians, except those of us working with the soldiers.”

A soldier, who preferred not to be named, gave an insight into the invasion, stating that the attackers were trained terrorists. 

"Although we engaged them, they overpowered us," he said. "They were well-trained terrorists, not those we are used to fighting. In fact, they handled anti-aircraft guns and RPGs better. We didn't have options, because we were running out of ammunition and there was no reinforcement. Some soldiers were killed and dozens fled to Damasak."

The insurgents continued their attacks in Kukawa town and also invaded military and Police posts, sacking the security operatives.

An official said Kukawa town came under the siege of insurgents, and pleaded for the support of the Air Force, as many civilians are currently trapped in Kukawa town.

Although many of the civilians were not hurt, there was no presence of soldiers in Kukawa town as of Sunday afternoon.

Muhammad Kormi, a resident of Kukawa who arrived Maiduguri on Sunday, said the insurgents carted away many trucks of food items and burnt down the military base in Kukawa. 

"As I am speaking to you, military personnel have withdrawn completely from Kukawa," Kormi told SaharaReporters.

"We don't have any protection for our people in Kukawa. Many residents, out of fear, are currently in Monguno town. They didn't attack civilians, but we can't trust them. I think they solely focused more on the military,
http://saharareporters.com/2018/12/16/many-soldiers-killed-injured-boko-haram-invades-military-bases-borno
Re: Many' Soldiers Killed, Injured As Boko Haram Invades Military Bases In Borno by SeverusSnape(m): 9:21pm On Dec 16, 2018
Too bad.

Under the lifeless buhari, the Nigerian Army is now a fleeing wimp that boko haram now uses for routine shooting practice.

It will never be well with lifeless buhari and APC.

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Re: Many' Soldiers Killed, Injured As Boko Haram Invades Military Bases In Borno by gdonj1(m): 9:22pm On Dec 16, 2018
[color=#990000][/color]The former governor said before the current anti-graft campaign, Nigeria had more jobs and opportunities but the economy took a nosedive when the anti-corruption war started
Obi said, “It is not that you cannot fight corruption but you can fight it more aggressively while addressing economic issues. For example, in 2015, unemployment was 24 percent. Today, it is 40 per cent. In 2015, we attracted $21bn in Foreign Direct Investment but we attracted only $12bn last year. Our GDP was $500bn in 2015 while per capita was $2, 500 today it is under $1, 900.
“If you look at our stock market, we have lost over N2tn in one year. So, that is not a policy. You’re just fighting corruption, you are not creating jobs. You cannot shut down your shop and be chasing criminals.”

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Re: Many' Soldiers Killed, Injured As Boko Haram Invades Military Bases In Borno by Nobody: 9:23pm On Dec 16, 2018
Here we go again!!!
Re: Many' Soldiers Killed, Injured As Boko Haram Invades Military Bases In Borno by kestolove95(m): 9:33pm On Dec 16, 2018
Buhari come and lead from front, naso u promise that year
Re: Many' Soldiers Killed, Injured As Boko Haram Invades Military Bases In Borno by shigoslim(m): 10:01pm On Dec 16, 2018
I don't know why the Military can't just send away our corrupt politicians and over troll them , end this menace once for all.
To much of lost personal in this porn game.
Re: Many' Soldiers Killed, Injured As Boko Haram Invades Military Bases In Borno by OnyeOGA(m): 10:06pm On Dec 16, 2018
Kill them all...

Re: Many' Soldiers Killed, Injured As Boko Haram Invades Military Bases In Borno by Benlight: 10:14pm On Dec 16, 2018
May the blood of all the dead cry out against those sponsoring and fuelling this insurgency.
Re: Many' Soldiers Killed, Injured As Boko Haram Invades Military Bases In Borno by Firgemachar: 10:14pm On Dec 16, 2018
If Buhari can't crush Boko Haram, who will Maybe Boko Haram has come to stay... embarassed
Re: Many' Soldiers Killed, Injured As Boko Haram Invades Military Bases In Borno by lastempero: 10:16pm On Dec 16, 2018
Again.
Re: Many' Soldiers Killed, Injured As Boko Haram Invades Military Bases In Borno by Nobody: 10:51pm On Dec 16, 2018
and na this Nigerian army them dey claim defeated Biafran soldiers!

Nigerian army owe the British a great deal for helping them defeat biafrans!

cry-cry soldiers! grin cheesy
Re: Many' Soldiers Killed, Injured As Boko Haram Invades Military Bases In Borno by Racoon(m): 10:59pm On Dec 16, 2018
Too bad!
Re: Many' Soldiers Killed, Injured As Boko Haram Invades Military Bases In Borno by darfay: 11:01pm On Dec 16, 2018
Glo is useless... Yeah and buhari too

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