Army GOC Convoy Ambushed by Boko Haram, One Soldier Killed

The  Boko Haram terrorists today  ambushed the convoy of the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Victor Ezugwu.

According to the Nigerian Army spokesperson, Col. Sani Usman, the convoy  was ambushed “about 8.30a.m. this morning  by suspected Boko haram terrorists en--route to visit troops in Bama.

“Although 1 soldier loss his live 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 ammunition.”

 Usman said the Acting GOC 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” he said.