Some units of the Nigerian Army 213 battalion,
Operation Task Force Mike and 234 battalion, which
attempted to retake Gwoza Township from Islamist
militant Boko Haram, beat a hasty retreat on
Thursday night as the militants showed superior
firepower, SaharaReporters has learned.
The soldiers were reported to have been led into the
battle by Lieutenant BMG Martins and Lt. Colonel Agu
of the 234 Battalion, formerly Special Operations
Battalion (SOB), but they were given the surprise of
their lives when they ran into stiff resistance from
the militants as they advanced on Gwoza from the
Madagali axis.
The soldiers retreated but the militants set off in hot
pursuit, chased them and snatched one of their tanks
as well as the driver of the tank. They then called the
soldier’s wife and informed her that her husband was
in captivity.
Col. Agu has himself not been since then.
SaharaReporters sources said that following the
encounter, some 30 Hilux pick up vans were used to
bring back to Mubi in Adamawa State several
wounded and dead soldiers.
The defeat of Nigerian soldiers in Gwoza puts the
strategic town firmly in the hands of Boko Haram
militants three days after they first invaded the town,
killing over 100 civilians and several soldiers.
It is the second time in 24 hours that Nigerians
soldiers were defeated by Boko Haram in an attempt
to retake Gwoza. The army had recently retaken
Damoboa, over two weeks after Boko Haram overran
the town and planted its flag.
Nigerian army sources in Abuja said that following
the attack, they have yet to find Lt. Col Agu. They
further confirmed that about three military alpha jets
have been deployed to the area to assist in the
rescue of soldiers who might be trapped in
mountains surrounding Gwoza.
Military sources blame the Brigade commander for
asking the contingent to withdraw from Gwoza after
they made contact with the terrorists, adding that
the hasty retreat emboldened Boko Haram militants
to chase and kill the soldiers during the unusual
retreat.

Its a pity we are really loosing it, this boko haram thing should be prosecuted like a war.

Innocent lives of civilians and soldiers are being lost everyday.

Nawao, God help us. Sahara reporters always first to report bad news in Naija since time immemorial. God purnish you people

they should just go nd bomb d whole sambisa forest nd even d mountains,, else theyll kill all soldiers nd av their way to do whatever they like to d poor civillians, something worst dan wat they did to chibok girls.. BTW, wat kinda weapon could they av used to confiscate a tank from dis incompetent soldiers

Where is gallantsoldier to confirm this report...

If true as reported, why we're the soldiers not backed up by these so called alpha jets from day 1?

This constant lie by some groups in this country is worse than boko haram. All your attempts to belittle the Nigerian army is out right dumb. 99.9% of the ones posting this crap are the very people in the cross hair of boko haram. Keep insulting the army, you might have to carry your own gun and take on boko haram, as they are your brothers and friends. Because sooner or later other Nigerians will walk off the battle field for you people.

Nuclear power needed now... Wipe out sambisa and the neigbouring shits

Sahara reporter is a junk news website. They can say whatever the feel like saying.
Our military is a dignified and disciplined force, so they don't respond to such alarmist news item.
I can only believe sowore when he physically locates himself in maiduguri or damaturu. Our boys are destroying the boko terrorists, don't be swayed by sowore's sensationalism

hmm bh r becoming stronger by d day instead of gtin weaker. wit d wy d tin iz going on if a drastic step in nt taken towards diz bastardZ day would soon start taking ova statez o

haaaaaahaaaaaaaa, isi Ewu Soldiers.

The best among the soldiers are deployed for election subversion in Osun state.

RIP to dead.


If the news is true, N/A should understand that such battle needs a Ariel bombardment first.

Even USA used Ariel bombardment for ISIS, Israel used Ariel for Hamas (am not in support of any party), French used it against Malian militants.

For now its assumed that there is nobody but boko boiz Gowsa, so why not rain the stones from above.

Colonel Agu(I suppose he is Igbo) should know better than risking his life for a worthless country,any Igbo in such situation is a fool...let the Hausa animals fight their own war...the man who brings junk to his house should be ready to play host to a infestation of ants.

Due to media censorship, we may neva know just how our 'illustrious' army is faring against these militants.

Guerilla warfare is one of the most energy-sapping, morale-sagging, money-draining system of warfare in the history of mankind. E.g; America v Taliban/AlQaeda, Israel v Hamas/Hezbollah, Ethiopia/Kenya v AlShabab, Iraq/Syria v Islamic State and now Nigeria v Boko Haram.

Lets prepare in advance to hear that billions of dollars have been spent to fight Boko Haram without a decisive victory.

God protect our gallant troops. To hell with sharia reporters.

#Go N.A no tension.

Clearly, this story is biased. In fact, the choice of words is very belittling. These people put their lives on the line for the rest of us,yet this is the support they deserve? For once, can someone imagine boko haram occupying Aso Rock,which is their aim?

Sahara reporter of lies, concocting and reporting lies since 1804

Chiefpriest1: Clearly, this story is biased. In fact, the choice of words is very belittling. These people put their lives on the line for the rest of us,yet this is the support they deserve? For once, can someone imagine boko haram occupying Aso Rock,which is their aim?

If the man occupying aso rock continue to look foolishly and playing politics, then expect BH to occupy state house soon, with the way the war is going if everything we hear is true. then we are doom.

Sincere9gerian: Sahara reporter of lies, concocting and reporting lies since 1804

it doesn't matter if true or false, i think your oga is really sleeping on duty, WTH is he and his generals doing and we loosing our boys daily to a ragtag militant group that should be wipe off the surface of the earth, jonathan has no business in Aso rock if he can't wipe those bastards and name the sponsors of BH, i personally will not be voting for him and ensure i use everything i have to make sure my family and friends that care to listen vote against him if jonathan refuse to name the sponsors of bh, damn the consequences, if that will break the country then so be it, no man should be more powerful than the president, we can't entrust our life on him for another 4 years simply because he keep telling us "we are ontop of the situation"and keep recycling junk statement anytime bh strike, if apc is not fielding any better candidate apart from the walking dead buhari then i rather not vote. Nigerians are dying daily and that should be his major concern, equip this boys and let them do the job.

Anoda junk news from boko haram member (ibnsultan),u wil soon b apprehended jst watch ur back!all ur comments & thread are enof evidence

one of the few reasons our youths are not ready for leadership role! U want Gej to blow up those area and even civilian...we always want tinz to be done sharp sharp, money sharp sharp everytin Nigerian youths wants is doin tins sharpally, which is neva a good solution to any problem...person wey dey use mouth drive car no fit get accident!

manutdadex: one of the few reasons our youths are not ready for leadership role! U want Gej to blow up those area and even civilian...we always want tinz to be done sharp sharp, money sharp sharp everytin Nigerian youths wants is doin tins sharpally, which is neva a good solution to any problem...person wey dey use mouth drive car no fit get accident!

Bros, let's do math 101. If Naija army bomb boko haram hideouts or strongholds, how many civilian casualties do you think will be recorded? Subtract it from the civilian casualties already recorded since boko haram menace started in 2009 and tell me the difference. Waiting for your answer, Mr. Reuben Abatt...

I don't trust this Ibnsultan dude, he always bring bad news. God knows your thoughts.

brownlord1:

it doesn't matter if true or false, i think your oga is really sleeping on duty, WTH is he and his generals doing and we loosing our boys daily to a ragtag militant group that should be wipe off the surface of the earth, jonathan has no business in Aso rock if he can't wipe those bastards and name the sponsors of BH, i personally will not be voting for him and ensure i use everything i have to make sure my family and friends that care to listen vote against him if jonathan refuse to name the sponsors of bh, damn the consequences, if that will break the country then so be it, no man should be more powerful than the president, we can't entrust our life on him for another 4 years simply because he keep telling us "we are ontop of the situation"and keep recycling junk statement anytime bh strike, if apc is not fielding any better candidate apart from the walking dead buhari then i rather not vote. Nigerians are dying daily and that should be his major concern, equip this boys and let them do the job.

I wish the president of the federal republic were my oga. If that was the case, I would have been wealthier than I am currently. Anyway, since you said so, I claim it at this moment. All say Amen. Amen!

Qelvin: Colonel Agu(I suppose he is Igbo) should know better than risking his life for a worthless country,any Igbo in such situation is a fool...let the Hausa animals fight their own war.. .the man who brings junk to his house should be ready to play host to a infestation of ants.

How can you refer to a whole tribe as animals? You are obviously a badly indoctrinated kid.

GEJ puppets deriding the news as if this is the first time BH will hammer the lazy soldiers whose only job now is to help politicians steal and rig elections. I will always believe SR, they've proved themselves beyond all you losers writing crap about then! Andoakaa did worse, where is he today? Where is akunyili? Where is turai? In the next few days, the truth will be more glaring! Most of you think the world does not know that this is not news! The reason BH is even an issue or a terrorist organization is that the Nigerian forces have lost almost all their battles, skirmishes and confrontations with BH, so why is this news? If NA had won even 50/50 of the shootouts, BH morale would be down now because there's no way they can keep up if they lose 50% of their soldiers and equipment each time they are in a fight! Instead they win every 4 out of 5 and capture more and superior arms to fight next time! The retardeenic president is only interested in rigging Osun elections, so you Nigerians will suffer for long indeed!

Qelvin: Colonel Agu(I suppose he is Igbo) should know better than risking his life for a worthless country,any Igbo in such situation is a fool...let the Hausa animals fight their own war...the man who brings junk to his house should be ready to play host to a infestation of ants.

When you see a kid desperate for attention, you know right away.

@post: I keep wondering, what exactly is the role of the Nigerian Air Force in this battle Why can't we have a situation in which ground troops lure those vampires out of their hideouts and call in air support to finish the job?? What is really going on Is someone deliberately sabotaging the Nigerian Army??

This is so disheartening to say the least.

Osama10: Its a pity we are really loosing it, this boko haram thing should be prosecuted like a war.

Innocent lives of civilians and soldiers are being lost everyday.

Gudmorning my friend...
PLS USE LOSE ok...not LOOSE...

run ke? Na lie o, they only came for election in osun. Expect them on sunday.

Amidst all this, our President prioritize sending much security to Osun, that shows the President's concern for the north and his 2015 agenda above all other interest.

bokoslayer: I don't trust this Ibnsultan dude, he always bring bad news. God knows your thoughts.

Hmmm am a patriot till ma death.