Acting GOC escapes death in Boko Haram ambush

The Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Victor Ezugwu escaped unhurt after his convoy was ambushed  at about 8.30am, Tuesday, by suspected Boko Haram terrorists. He was on a visit to troops in Bama local government area of Borno state. 

In a statement issued by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the Army said one soldier lost his life while two others were were injured during the ambush.

He said “Although one soldier lost his live and two 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. 

Kukasheka added that the Nigerian Army remained committed and determined to clear the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists  wherever they might be hiding.