The Nigerian army has finally broken its silence on the attacks on Nigerian soldiers, the most recent in Metele, Borno state.

The deadly attack on the 157 task force battalion stationed in Metele left scores of soldiers dead while some are still missing.

Some estimates put the casualty figure at over 100, but the army while commenting on Friday, failed to divulge the death toll.

The army’s statement read: “The attention of the NA has been drawn to several social media, print, electronic and online publications about the recent attack on 157 Task Force Battalion at Metele. Whilst it is true that there was an attack on the location on 18 November 2018, it has however, become necessary to correct several misinformation being circulated with regards to this unfortunate event.

“It is important for the public to note that the NA has laid down procedures for reporting incidents that involve its personnel who fall casualty in action. Out of respect for the families of our gallant troops, the NOKs are first notified before any form of public information so as to avoid exacerbating the grief family members would bear, were they to discover such from unofficial sources.

“Furthermore, it suffices to observe that several social media, print and online publications have been brandishing false casualty figures as well as circulating various footages of old and inaccurate BHT propaganda videos and alluding same to be the attack on 157 Task Force Battalion. Whilst it is understandable how such misinformation can spread in this era of social media frenzy, the spurious circulation of some of these videos only contribute to further propagate the propaganda intent of the terrorists; to misinform the populace and portray themselves as what they are not. So far, the situation is that the location is under control as reinforcing units have been able to repel the terrorists and stabilize the situation.

“The NA sincerely wishes to thank the various arms of government, MDAs and sister security agencies that have stood with her in these trying times; by commiserating with the families of the fallen heroes who have paid the supreme price for the defence of our dearly beloved country. The necessary support being given the NA by the Federal Government and the goodwill of the Nigerian populace will undoubtedly continue to spur the NA towards the ultimate defeat of the highly degraded BHTs.”

Following the latest attack, President Muhammadu Buhari dispatched Mansur Dan-Ali, minister of defence, for an emergency meeting with Chadian President Idris Deby.

https://www.thecable.ng/army-breaks-silence-on-fatal-ambush-of-soldiers-but-keeps-mum-on-casualty-figure/amp

Well, if this unserious bunch aint bothered about this needless tragic loss of lives but the reporting, Who am i to keep stuoidly typing RIP?
Simply go on all out offensive and rout this guys or continue being sitting docks. Useless and wreckless response.

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Somebody lie to me..

157?
Shameful

I am surprised that soldiers allowed politicians (Bloody civilians!) to be using their personnel to play politics

I need a sincere general to form a group of some soldiers and kill all these useful politicians

Fight Boko Haram bumper to bumper

Rule Nigeria for four years, clean the system and conduct a free and fair election afterwards

Let's face it, democracy is not working in Nigeria for now and can never work due to tribal and religious differences

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RIP TO FALLEN HERO

tragic

RIP GALLANT SOLDIERS.

This is the kind of news that makes some fools that are enemies of the country happy.
All they want is bad news for the nation.

For you people that are celebrating sad news such as this about the nation, bad news will never depart from your lives.

I just pity those families that see their sons buy NA form and give a nod to it.

That's how one guy in my street asked me to help him get NA and I told him I stopped doing that long ago.
I no ready see myself like say na me send am go were dey kill am.
I still remember Emeka
May your soul keep resting in peace.



R.I.P to the died

Didn't care to read...only interested in booking my space..

Yeye country. Where's my Ethiopian visa?

In a sane country ,the chief of defence staff and the chief of army staff would have been sacked and court-martialed by now , even the presidency does not care about the dead soldiers sef

This looks like when someone is forced to talk. They can't cover up this one. RiP to our HEROES

shame!

Useless people

It takes them close to a week for them to release a statement

The strongest army in the world... Only on newspapers and magazines

That cool too

If not for the public outcry •

Bobbyjay001:
Yeye country. Where's my Ethiopian visa?

We die here today... You are not going anywhere.

We must salvage the zoo together

Well they can tell this to cow heads. Bokoharam cash cow for the Northern elites

What a country of moronic followers with wicked leaders that lack sense of direction in good governance

Hmm. . .After trying to hide the incident. They speak like a politician.

Empty statement.

The NA it's supposed to make a Statement with this their statement, but sadly it didn't. Rather, they are on the defensive as usual. With plenty grammar.

They should be able to motivate other soldiers with their statement and it should send fears to the terrorists.

I just finished watching a video of the camp after the attack.

The newly deployed soldiers are protesting and are already packing their loads to leave the camp.

Some of their words:

"Its a lie, No be our blood them go use"

"Does our ogas think we are fools"

"All these are obsolete tanks bought during Shagari regime. It fires only 2 shots and that's all".

"If una wan stay, make una stay. Me, I do go o".

There's a massive sabotage in the Nigeria military from two camps.

1. Those in the hierarchy who embezzle their allowances and procure obsolete military wares for the NA.

2. Those who are sympathetic and informants to the BK terrorists.

I'm still in shock from the two videos I watched today. During the attack and the aftermath.

Too much grammar

Stupid lifeless cowards. Na iPod, Shiites n civilians their morale for dey high. Idiot's. Watch d video here!

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10215165109934799&id=1044087483quote

All I know is Boko HARAM has been defeated technologically so I don't believe there was any attack

All I know is Boko HARAM has been defeated technically so I don't believe there was any attack