Boko Haram: Nigerian Army Reinforces With Special Forces In Geidam

The Nigerian Army has moved to reinforce the troops with Special Forces, following an attack on Sector 1 of 27 Task Force Brigade located at Geidam, Yobe State, Wednesday evening.

The Director of Army Relations (DAPR), Col. Sani Usman, who confirmed this in a statement on Thursday, said that the attack (by the terrorists) was successfully repelled by the troops and the reinforcement sent.

Usman also said that the troops killed most of the attacking terrorists and destroying their weapons and equipment.

However and regretfully too, he added, we lost three soldiers and some equipment during the encounter.

Also, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai who was on operational visit to North East,  personally visited the troops location, assessed the damage done.

At the visit, Buratai used the opportunity to warn the officers of the unit that such ugly incident should not be allowed to happen again.

The COAS also drove into the town and further assessed damage by the terrorists and gave further directives to the troops for the defence and improved security of the general area. He also met with some of the community leaders and Idris Aloma Polytechnic staff where he assure them of their safety and improved security.

He noted that the situation in Geidam was now calm and people are going about their normal businesses.

Buratai assured the public that this isolated incident would not be allowed to repeat itself. He also reaffirmed the Army’s determination and commitment to route out the Boko Haram terrorists in all their enclaves before the end of this year.

DETAILS LATER

Boko Haram: Nigerian Army Reinforces With Special Forces In Geidam