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Bloody Battle In Sambisa Forest Leaves Three Soldiers Dead by austentero: 9:42pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
Reports reaching us indicate that three Nigerian soldiers have lost their lives in a bloody battle against Boko Haram members in the notorious Sambisa forest. This was reportedly made known by the Army spokesman, Sani Usman, on Sunday, December 6, in a statement obtained by Premium Times. The spokesman said the tragedy occurred following the commencement of attack against the terrorists deep inside the Sambisa forest. Usman said many of the terrorists were also killed during the attack, adding that several captives were rescued by the soldiers during the operation. He further hinted that three soldiers also sustained various degrees of injuries in the various military operations against the demonic group. Below is the full statement issued by the Nigerian Army: Military Commence Strikes Deep Into Sambisa Forest The Nigerian Army has commenced strikes deep inside Sambisa forest which is believed to be the remaining strong point of the Boko Haram terrorists. Various units of the Army have advanced deep into the forest clearing most of the camps therein, rescuing persons held captive, arresting some terrorists and destroying most of their weapons and equipment. Advancing troops of the Nigerian Army, supported by the Nigerian Air Force were able to clear and destroy Boko Haram terrorists camps at Shuari, Adembe, Yerimari Kura, Yerimari Gana, Gonin Kurmi, Kore, Mainya Kore, and Lopere. Additionally, the Multi- barrel Rocket Launcher Regiment has destroyed the terrorists camps at Dure, Dure Kore, Jokwa, as well as several other camps. The troops recovered foodstuff, motorcycles, flags, Improvised Explosive Making Devices (IED) materials and military uniforms. Among other discoveries were the terrorists tunnels, weapons and equipment. The soldiers also recovered 2,000 cows rustled from various persons over time and rescued women and children held captives by the Boko Haram. While the animals have been moved to Kanwuri, the rescued persons have been evacuated and are being given all the necessary support and assistance. During the encounter with the terrorists at Yerimari Gana a number of Boko Haram terrorists were killed and some suspected terrorists were arrested who are being interrogated. However, a soldier sustained gunshot wound and fracture on the leg. Similarly, while advancing to destroy Nefari terrorists camp, troops discovered and cleared 3 IEDs laid along the route. The camp was successfully cleared and troops have continued their advance while a blocking force has been deployed to prevent infiltration and possible escape by the terrorists. Unfortunately during another encounter with the terrorists along the axis of advance, 3 soldiers made the supreme sacrifice, while an officer and 2 soldiers were wounded in action. It is instructive to note that the troops morale is very high and being conscious of their set objective, they are unrelenting in their determination to defeat the Boko Haram terrorists. In a related development, troops have also destroyed Boko Haram terrorists camps Bulagaije and Disa, Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State and recovered motorcycles, Dane guns and ammunitions. Sambisa forest is the major stronghold of the terrorist group which has claimed the lives of no fewer than 20,000 innocent people since 2009. Just yesterday, December 5, reports have it that about between 15 and 30 people were killed while over 130 were injured after a suicide bombing suspected to have been orchestrated by Boko Haram members at Koulfoua island on the Chadian side of Lake Chad. https://www.naij.com/658439-bloody-battle-sambisa-forest-leaves-three-soldiers-dead-several-terrorists-killed.html 1 Share
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Re: Bloody Battle In Sambisa Forest Leaves Three Soldiers Dead by GudluckIBB(m): 9:48pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
Nigeria will have the victory! No more bringing pertrators to book under GEJ, now its time to clear all the Terrorists Welldone our soldiers, God will protect you all. 85 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Bloody Battle In Sambisa Forest Leaves Three Soldiers Dead by Ama80(f): 10:01pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
I thought Ds same sambisa has been combed before and some hostages who were mistaken for chibok girls were released.I don't understand anymore neither do I know wat to say again. 15 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Bloody Battle In Sambisa Forest Leaves Three Soldiers Dead by temitemi1(m): 10:03pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
RIP to the lost souls 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Bloody Battle In Sambisa Forest Leaves Three Soldiers Dead by Ecoplexus: 10:06pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
How many times will they clear this Sambisa 19 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Bloody Battle In Sambisa Forest Leaves Three Soldiers Dead by austentero: 10:15pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
Ecoplexus: Remember Sambisa is a dangerous forest with a very wide area. The battle is not supposed to be so easy but I believe NA is winning the war. Our collective prayers are needed. R.I.P to death Gallant Soldiers. 49 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Bloody Battle In Sambisa Forest Leaves Three Soldiers Dead by Nobody: 10:15pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
Ama80:This sambisa forest has a very large mass streching through 3 states in the northeast and neighbouring countries so its gonna be a bit difficult for our soldiers to clear the BH guys there. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Bloody Battle In Sambisa Forest Leaves Three Soldiers Dead by Nobody: 10:20pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
RIP to the brave gallant troops. May their families find the fortitude to bear their loss. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Bloody Battle In Sambisa Forest Leaves Three Soldiers Dead by Cjrane2: 10:26pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
Ama80: keep believing bro. There will be another "sambisa battle next month and three soldiers lost their lives". This war is so shrouded in secrecy, you are better off believing there was NO raid and this story is fake.Precisely why shecow always laughed at such reports because he knows nobody had any operation in sambisa 19 Likes |
Re: Bloody Battle In Sambisa Forest Leaves Three Soldiers Dead by Nossa(m): 10:27pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
this one wey them gree say 3 die, e fit be 300 waste 12 Likes |
Re: Bloody Battle In Sambisa Forest Leaves Three Soldiers Dead by basilo101: 10:52pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
if they still have the capacity to kill soilders in a face to face battle up till now then the December deadline is no feasible 7 Likes |
Re: Bloody Battle In Sambisa Forest Leaves Three Soldiers Dead by Koolmexxi(m): 11:37pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
Y won't dey kill dem wen d army leadership/govt would always first spew their impending offensive and attack plans on social media first. ... |
Re: Bloody Battle In Sambisa Forest Leaves Three Soldiers Dead by gentledavid(m): 12:08am On Dec 07, 2015 |
If I were to be in the army,i sweat to God I for don run away ever since 5 Likes |
Re: Bloody Battle In Sambisa Forest Leaves Three Soldiers Dead by SmartMugu: 12:20am On Dec 07, 2015 |
Sometimes I wish an atomic bomb can just be dropped in the damn forest and the whole Sambisa story is history. All the soldiers trekking through it will be unnecessary, and insurgents burnt to ashes- unless there is something else needed from there. The place is getting more popularity than meaningful places like Yankari Game Reserve. 7 Likes |
Re: Bloody Battle In Sambisa Forest Leaves Three Soldiers Dead by Nobody: 12:36am On Dec 07, 2015 |
I warned my silly younger cousin to quit NAIJA military and I will help him enlist in US Navy but he has been dilly-dallying about it all these days. As at last week, he was in Borno. Please, is the deadly Sambisa forest in Borno state? Hmmm, hmmm. |
Re: Bloody Battle In Sambisa Forest Leaves Three Soldiers Dead by SmartMugu: 12:41am On Dec 07, 2015 |
SirJeffry:Is your cousin in Nigeria or the US? I haven't heard of anyone in the US wanting to go back to Nigeria to join the Nigerian Army. If he's in Nigeria, then he's in the same boat with the Nigerian Army that are ready to leave everything they're doing now to join the US Military. Who wants to fight wars with dane guns, no fuel in military vehicles etc in this technology age? Yes, it's the same Sambisa forest. I heard it cuts across four different states, not just Borno. 1 Like |
Re: Bloody Battle In Sambisa Forest Leaves Three Soldiers Dead by yaya93: 12:45am On Dec 07, 2015 |
Our gallant soldiers will prevail at last.. 1 Like |
Re: Bloody Battle In Sambisa Forest Leaves Three Soldiers Dead by Nobody: 12:46am On Dec 07, 2015 |
God help this country. |
Re: Bloody Battle In Sambisa Forest Leaves Three Soldiers Dead by Nobody: 12:54am On Dec 07, 2015 |
SmartMugu:Yea he's in NA, called him two day ago to know if he had started the due process of quitting to avoid a dent in his military record when he leaves and he was talking rvbbish. Anyway, I will do my best with the process but to quit NA and migrate will be entirely his decision, not mine. Imagine serving a country like Nigeria that doesn't declare a common holiday to celebrate its armed forces and veterans. Tufiakwa 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Bloody Battle In Sambisa Forest Leaves Three Soldiers Dead by ril19(m): 2:02am On Dec 07, 2015 |
We Need A Full Not Partial Reportage. You Reported 3 Soldier Dead And 3 Injured Buh You Didn't Say How Many Terrorists Met Their Demise. Anyway Kudos 1 Like |
Re: Bloody Battle In Sambisa Forest Leaves Three Soldiers Dead by tinobrace(m): 7:00am On Dec 07, 2015 |
May the souls of the Faithful Departed Rest in Peace! 3 Likes |
Re: Bloody Battle In Sambisa Forest Leaves Three Soldiers Dead by Richie0974: 7:00am On Dec 07, 2015 |
Re: Bloody Battle In Sambisa Forest Leaves Three Soldiers Dead by Sijo01(f): 7:00am On Dec 07, 2015 |
RIP to the fallen heros. This offensive in sambista have been on for months. Is the forest that big that victory have not be achieved yet. |
Re: Bloody Battle In Sambisa Forest Leaves Three Soldiers Dead by ChappyChase: 7:01am On Dec 07, 2015 |
How many don run? My simple advice to these soldiers is "once your ammunition finish, take to your hills, make you no risk your life for these leaders way no value una!" 1 Like |
Re: Bloody Battle In Sambisa Forest Leaves Three Soldiers Dead by free2ryhme: 7:01am On Dec 07, 2015 |
RIP to our gallant soldier Devil punish the people and their religious fanatism behind this |
Re: Bloody Battle In Sambisa Forest Leaves Three Soldiers Dead by ademega(m): 7:02am On Dec 07, 2015 |
good one my military men God will help u |
Re: Bloody Battle In Sambisa Forest Leaves Three Soldiers Dead by Nobody: 7:02am On Dec 07, 2015 |
The Nigerian Army has become soo compromised and partisan, such that when they say 3 soldiers dead, our sense of reasoning and déja vu tells us 30. RIP to the gallant combatants, you paid the supreme sacrifice to give us peace. 5 Likes |
Re: Bloody Battle In Sambisa Forest Leaves Three Soldiers Dead by disloman(m): 7:03am On Dec 07, 2015 |
God bless our Army and please show the doubtful peters. In this country that you guys are capable and willing to achieve the deadline given by the FG.Once again,God bless u guys. |
Re: Bloody Battle In Sambisa Forest Leaves Three Soldiers Dead by Akinz0126(m): 7:03am On Dec 07, 2015 |
Underline the word Demonic group.Chai there's God Rip to d dead. |
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