BRIGADIER-GENERAL Victor Ezeugwu, the Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division Nigerian Army on Tuesday escaped death while on troops visit in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State, north-east Nigeria.
The army officer was ambushed by Boko Haram insurgents while in Bama about 75 kilometres from Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
In a statement issued by Col. Sani Usman, Acting Director, Army Public Relations one soldier lost his life in the attack while two others were injured. The GOC according to the statement escaped unhurt during the encounter with the insurgents.
The statement read: “Although 1 soldier lost his life and 2 others were injured, they were able to clear the ambush, killing some of the terrorists and recovered vehicle and weapons from them. The recovered items include a Toyota Hilux vehicle, 2 AK-47 rifles and several ammunitions.
“The Acting GOC has continued his operational visit to Bama, while the body of the late soldier and the wounded have been evacuated to Maiduguri. The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai has also spoken with the GOC.
“The Nigerian Army wish to reiterate its unalloyed commitment and determination to continue to clear the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists wherever they might be hiding”. the statement added.
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