The Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 division
Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Victor Ezugwu has escaped
an attack by Boko Haram fighters who ambushed his convey
enroute a visit to troops in Bama about 8.30am today, April
19.
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Suspected Boko Haram insurgents ambushed the convoy of the
Acting General Officer Commanding, GOC, 7 Division.


But soldiers attached to the GOC’s convoy were able to repel
the attack by the insurgents, killing some of the terrorists and
recovered vehicle and weapons from them, according to a
statement released by the Colonel SK Usman, the acting
director army public relations.


However, one soldier died in the attack whiles two others
sustained injuries. Some of the items recovered from the
insurgents include a Toyota Hilux vehicle, 2 AK-47 rifles and
several ammunitions.

The statement added that the dead soldier and the wounded
have been taken to Maiduguri while the GOC has continued his
operational visit to Bama.


The army spokesperson said:”The Nigerian Army wish to
reiterate its unalloyed commitment and determination to
continue to clear the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists
wherever they might be hiding.”


The attack comes a day after troops have successfully repelled
an attack by Boko Haram terrorists who attempted an
incursion into 113 Battalion at Kareto northern Borno state.

https://www.naij.com/804243-just-boko-haram-fighters-attack-nigerian-army-commander.html?source=breaking

Weldon GOC , RIP to d dead morale high!!!