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Commander and 105 Soldiers Reportedly Missing as Boko Haram Attack Nigerian Army

Posted by George on Thu 19th Nov, 2015 - tori.ng

Nigerian soldiers have reportedly sustained massive losses in a surprise attack from Boko Haram insurgents who have been severely suppressed in recent times.

 
At least 105 soldiers of the 157 Battalion, including their commanding officer, are feared missing after they came under intense attack from Boko Haram insurgents at Gudunbali, Borno State, on Wednesday, military sources have told Premium Times.

According to a source, the terrorists also captured a T-72 tank as well as several artillery weapons from the unit.

“Gudunbali was attacked this morning and some weapons were captured from the battalion. Two officers and 105 soldiers are still missing,” the source said.

“They captured a T-72 tank from the unit and some artillery weapons were also captured. The commanding Officer (CO) of the battalion is yet to be seen but no one has been confirmed dead yet,” the source added.

Another source however said the T-72 tank was recovered after a prolonged fight with Boko Haram insurgents. The gunner and tank commander were injured in the process, he said.

Also reportedly captured by the insurgents were eight vehicles, a truck loaded with 60,000 rounds of AA ammunition and three artillery pieces.
 
The Defence Headquarters is yet to offer an official statement on the recent developments.


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