The Nigerian Army has says two members of the Civilian Joint Taskforce while fighting off ambush by terrorists near the fringes of Sambisa forest in Borno State, North East.
Acting Director Army Public Relations, Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele disclosed this on Saturday in a statement.
Troops of 25 Task Force Brigade, on routine patrol to secure Communities around Wajiroko in Azir Multe, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State, came under a sudden and heavy insurgents fire while returning from a successful patrol within the fringes of Sambisa Forest, resulting in the casualties, Army said.
It explained that the patrol team, which was led by the Commander 25 Brigade Brigadier General M Uba and comprised troops of 25 Task Force Brigade and members of CJTF courageously fought through the insurgents ambush with superior fire power, forcing them to withdraw in disaray and to abandon their mission.
“During the encounter two brave soldiers and two heroic CJTF members paid the supreme price while on active service to the nation. While commending the troops for their gallantry, the Army high command commiserates with families and associates of the deceased gallants for their heroic sacrifice to the nation.
“The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, Nigerian Army Medal, salutes the uncommon bravery, resilience and sacrifice of the gallant troops who have continued to operate in one of the most dangerous theatres of conflict on behalf of our dear nation. Their unflinching commitment, even in the face of grave danger, remains a powerful reminder of the daily sacrifices being made by our gallant service men and women to keep Nigeria safe”, according to the Army statement.
