Boko Haram Ambush Army GOC’s Convoy in Borno
BREAKING NEWS, Security
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Boko Haram fighters on Tuesday ambushed the convoy of the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division of Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. Victor Ezugwu, while he was visiting troops in Bama, Borno State.
The ambush was later cleared by soldiers and several terrorists were killed in the process. One soldier was also killed and two others injured in the incident.
Items recovered from the terrorists included a Toyota Hilux vehicle, two AK-47 rifles and several ammunitions.
Culled from The Nation
— Apr 19, 2016 @ 17:30 GMT
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