Boko Haram Terrorists ambush Humanitarian Escort Convoy

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Troops returning from Bama on humanitarian escort duty, were ambushed enroute Maiduguri by suspected remnants of Boko Haram terrorists hiding in Meleri village, a few kilometres from Kawuri.
The gallant troops however, successfully cleared the ambush and exploited up to Afunori.
Unfortunately, 2 soldiers and 3 civilians were wounded in the ambush, among whom were staff of United Nations agencies and other international humanitarian organizations.
The wounded have been evacuated to University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri and they are in stable condition.
The Nigerian Army sympathized with their wounded colleagues, the United Nations and other Non-governmental organizations whose personnel were also injured in the sad incident.
“We wish to reiterate our determination and commitment to ensuring safety and security in the North East and safeguarding the lives of all persons”, a statement by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations assured.

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