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Army surrounds Boko Haram Leader Shekau in Borno Hills by Monimatic(m): 3:27am On Jul 27, 2013 |
By Punch Newspaper, Lagos The leader of the Boko Haram Islamic sect, Sheikh Abubakar Shekau, may have been cornered by operatives of the Joint Task Force in Gwoza hills, Borno State. A top security source told Saturday PUNCH on Thursday that the JTF had located the area where the Boko Haram leader was hiding. The source stated, “We are combing Gwoza hills where we believe Shekau is hiding.” The source added that a unit of the Army’s Special Forces team had launched a “well-coordinated assault” on a group of insurgents somewhere in the Gwoza hills areas on June 26, 2013. Shekau, the source added, was in the group of Islamists, with some of his closest aides. He added that the operation ran into “hitches” and in the ensuing gun battle some of the insurgents and members of the Special Forces group lost their lives. Another military source told Saturday PUNCH that one of the army casualties was one of the country’s best Special Forces officer, Major A.T. Fambiya, who had volunteered to lead the operation. Sources told Saturday PUNCH five soldiers were also gunned down by the insurgents during the encounter. Fambiya, who hailed from Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, had reportedly volunteered for the mission because of his excellent knowledge of the area. The source said the military authorities had accepted Fambiya’s offer because he had grown up in the area and he understood the area’s rocky terrain. Fambiya, who was on posting to the 322 Artillery Regiment in Benin City, Edo State, was redeployed to the JTF on June 13, 2013, a few weeks into his deployment to the JTF’s Operation Boyona. A brief biography of the late soldier presented by the Nigerian Army authorities during his burial at the Nigerian Military Cemetery, Abuja on Thursday stated that he “was killed in action on 26 June in a fierce encounter with Boko Haram terrorists.” The secrecy surrounding the operation made the next of kin to the Major, a pastor, Iliya Joshua, to call on the Federal Government to investigate the cause of the death of his brother. “We call on the Federal Government to investigate the rumoured cause of the death of the officers since it remains a mystery to our family,” he said, without giving any explanation about what he meant by “rumoured death”. Iliya later told our correspondent that he made the call to the Federal Government and the military authorities to investigate the deaths because his brother was not supposed to be in Borno. He said that the late major was supposed to be undergoing training at the Nigerian Army School of Artillery, Kantagora, Niger State. He said, “I made the call because he was supposed to be at the Army school of artillery. The last time I called him, he said that he was not part of those people that were going to Maiduguri for this operation. “But later, I was told that he had been killed. He was not supposed to be on posting to that place.” When our correspondent contacted the Director of Defence Information, Brig. Gen Chris Olukolade, he said that the mandate of the JTF was to look for all insurgents and not just the leader of the Boko Haram sect. “We know that we are combing everywhere for every insurgent. The pursuit of the insurgents is continuing. That is the mandate at the moment,” he said. President Goodluck Jonathan had told the CNN a few days ago that the Boko Haram threat would be overcome by security operatives in the country. He said that the Federal Government was neither negotiating nor begging the Islamic militants as steps were being taken to deal decisively with the scourge. He had said, “We are not negotiating with Boko Haram. It is done all over the world. It is not negotiation. We are not begging. “Our security architecture was first designed to deal with ordinary criminals but since terror started, we have been building it. I believe if you are to interview me again in three months’ time, you will praise me that this government has tried. “We are tackling terror from various angles. We must first of all stop them through military intervention, which we have initiated by declaring a state of emergency in three states where these terror attacks are predominant. http://mobile.saharareporters.com/ news-page/army-corners-boko-haram- leader-shekau-borno-hills-punch- newspaper |
Re: Army surrounds Boko Haram Leader Shekau in Borno Hills by 1bunne4lif(m): 3:45am On Jul 27, 2013 |
Ok |
Re: Army surrounds Boko Haram Leader Shekau in Borno Hills by thoth: 3:52am On Jul 27, 2013 |
Though this is Nigeria, but we should know the movements,operations,names and conditions of the Special Forces are not public knowledge, their families may not know 85% of their movements. 2 Likes |
Re: Army surrounds Boko Haram Leader Shekau in Borno Hills by Nobody: 4:57am On Jul 27, 2013 |
Dcvg |
Re: Army surrounds Boko Haram Leader Shekau in Borno Hills by Olumikedos(m): 4:59am On Jul 27, 2013 |
God bless Nigeria. 3 Likes |
Re: Army surrounds Boko Haram Leader Shekau in Borno Hills by sambos994(m): 5:02am On Jul 27, 2013 |
I want his head to be displayed for all to see... |
Re: Army surrounds Boko Haram Leader Shekau in Borno Hills by Sunymoore(m): 5:04am On Jul 27, 2013 |
catch did small rat |
Re: Army surrounds Boko Haram Leader Shekau in Borno Hills by kkkp: 5:10am On Jul 27, 2013 |
Our journalists sef. |
Re: Army surrounds Boko Haram Leader Shekau in Borno Hills by Brimmie(m): 5:20am On Jul 27, 2013 |
These JTF Guys Are Just So Stewpid.. And Clueless!! Why Telling The Public All Ds?? And Givin The Silly Cat Chance To Guard Up Or Find An Escape Route!? America Didnt Release Or Tell The Public Their Moves When They Were Hunting For Osama!! God Bless Nigeria!! |
Re: Army surrounds Boko Haram Leader Shekau in Borno Hills by Baba419(m): 5:32am On Jul 27, 2013 |
Brimmie: These JTF Guys Are Just So Stewpid.. And Clueless!! Why Telling The Public All Ds?? And Givin The Silly Cat Chance To Guard Up Or Find An Escape Route!?when they choose not to inform you then you complain, now you are informed you still complain. Nigerian what do you want? 1 Like |
Re: Army surrounds Boko Haram Leader Shekau in Borno Hills by traffickz(m): 5:51am On Jul 27, 2013 |
Bring Him Alive please JTF! |
Re: Army surrounds Boko Haram Leader Shekau in Borno Hills by Nobody: 6:17am On Jul 27, 2013 |
Who is the yeye SOURCE from JTF feeding PUNCH... Deal with the animal that has refused to keep his mouth shut... He may be feeding Shekau too |
Re: Army surrounds Boko Haram Leader Shekau in Borno Hills by thaoriginator: 6:28am On Jul 27, 2013 |
Bring him to me bois! |
Re: Army surrounds Boko Haram Leader Shekau in Borno Hills by samuelkaykay(m): 6:47am On Jul 27, 2013 |
Its always painful losing a key soldier i battle.that soldier made a great sacrifice ,just for the safety of this country.farewell major! 3 Likes |
Re: Army surrounds Boko Haram Leader Shekau in Borno Hills by kulchimoo: 6:48am On Jul 27, 2013 |
Brimmie: These JTF Guys Are Just So Stewpid.. And Clueless!! Why Telling The Public All Ds?? And Givin The Silly Cat Chance To Guard Up Or Find An Escape Route!?Don't mind those senseless people, the next we go hear be say the man escaped and headed to another root . . . . Them no go catch am . . . . . . |
Re: Army surrounds Boko Haram Leader Shekau in Borno Hills by Tolexander: 7:06am On Jul 27, 2013 |
Baba419: when they choose not to inform you then you complain, now you are informed you still complain. Nigerian what do you want?what is the essence of informing us that he is being surrounded? What if he escaped during the process, the story would change. The best thing they can do is to be silent on the operation and get the work done. |
Re: Army surrounds Boko Haram Leader Shekau in Borno Hills by IdomaLikita: 7:10am On Jul 27, 2013 |
Didn't I say this would happen 3 months ago? Let's watch out for my other predictions! Oya T.B.J, my 2 cents! |
Re: Army surrounds Boko Haram Leader Shekau in Borno Hills by 3ace(m): 7:27am On Jul 27, 2013 |
Baba419: when they choose not to inform you then you complain, now you are informed you still complain. Nigerian what do you want?Honestly, he's right. Such info should be classified. Telling the public such information could be counterproductive if the Boko leader hears of this strategy. Anyway, I pray they succeed. |
Re: Army surrounds Boko Haram Leader Shekau in Borno Hills by taiocol: 7:34am On Jul 27, 2013 |
smh. jtf is slow. God bless Nigeria |
Re: Army surrounds Boko Haram Leader Shekau in Borno Hills by free2ryhme: 8:25am On Jul 27, 2013 |
Brimmie: These JTF Guys Are Just So Stewpid.. And Clueless!! Why Telling The Public All Ds?? And Givin The Silly Cat Chance To Guard Up Or Find An Escape Route!? it is you dat is senseless .. this info could be a distraction .. it is a strategy 2 Likes |
Re: Army surrounds Boko Haram Leader Shekau in Borno Hills by jhydebaba(m): 8:34am On Jul 27, 2013 |
RIP gallant soldier. |
Re: Army surrounds Boko Haram Leader Shekau in Borno Hills by J0nyb0y(m): 8:37am On Jul 27, 2013 |
Good work guys.. R.i.p to d dead |
Re: Army surrounds Boko Haram Leader Shekau in Borno Hills by ZN2: 8:47am On Jul 27, 2013 |
I don't understand why this information should be out when he's not yet caught. Seriously? They should know better! |
Re: Army surrounds Boko Haram Leader Shekau in Borno Hills by Nobody: 9:06am On Jul 27, 2013 |
Shekau can not be foolish enough to keep his a.rse in gwoza hills. He is too smart for that. |
Re: Army surrounds Boko Haram Leader Shekau in Borno Hills by JbravoAdodger(m): 9:18am On Jul 27, 2013 |
Lmao!! I thought they said beverly hills *exits thread* |
Re: Army surrounds Boko Haram Leader Shekau in Borno Hills by bankyblue(m): 9:51am On Jul 27, 2013 |
Air strike will be better, inshort just bomb the whole hill, and Let's rest once and for all. Nonsense |
Re: Army surrounds Boko Haram Leader Shekau in Borno Hills by ckkris: 10:11am On Jul 27, 2013 |
Brimmie: These JTF Guys Are Just So Stewpid.. And Clueless!! Why Telling The Public All Ds?? And Givin The Silly Cat Chance To Guard Up Or Find An Escape Route!?Nigerian Forces have gained the upper hand in this battle against Boko Haram. What is said may be to outwit the hidden Boko Haram sponsors within the military. Its a very difficult war, when you can never tell who in the war room is leaking info to Shekarau. Without strong financial/political and military backing Boko Haram would have been destroyed by now. |
Re: Army surrounds Boko Haram Leader Shekau in Borno Hills by dridowu: 10:42am On Jul 27, 2013 |
Kudos to Nigeria Army |
Re: Army surrounds Boko Haram Leader Shekau in Borno Hills by amasule(f): 10:43am On Jul 27, 2013 |
samuelkaykay: Its always painful losing a key soldier i battle.that soldier made a great sacrifice ,just for the safety of this country.farewell major! True talk! RIP Nigerian Hero! |
Re: Army surrounds Boko Haram Leader Shekau in Borno Hills by OAM4J: 11:56am On Jul 27, 2013 |
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