Soldiers of the Seventh Infantry Division of the Nigerian Army, Maiduguri, Borno State on Wednesday protested what was described as the continuous killing of troops in the mission area by insurgents due to deceit and betrayal.
Investigations revealed that 10 soldiers were killed when troops of the Seventh Infantry Division ran into an ambush of the insurgents at a community called Muleh in Jere Local Government Area of Borno State on Tuesday. Several others put at between 20 and 30 are said to be missing
Muleh is located along the Maiduguri-Biu Road.
Investigations revealed that the soldiers became incensed when they sighted the bodies of their fallen colleagues and friends with several others injured in the gruesome attack.
A security source said that the angry soldiers went wild when the General Officer Commanding the Division, Maj-Gen. Abubakar Mohammed, attempted to address them.
The angry soldiers were said to have shot repeatedly into the air which made several of their calmer colleagues to run for cover.
It was learnt that the enraged soldiers attempted to attack the official vehicle of the GOC who was quickly ferried out of the Maimalari Barracks.
It was gathered that the soldiers insisted that nobody would bury the corpses of those killed in the latest attack.
Our correspondent gathered that the soldiers were angered by the fact that military operations in the area were now marred by information leakages to the insurgents by their loyalists.
The source could not give our correspondent the exact number of those killed and injured in the operation.
The source said, "You know, soldiers are protesting here, they are angry because of the death of many of their colleagues at Muleh on Monday night.
"The troops were on their way for an operation when they were ambushed by the insurgents. Many of them were killed and many injured.
"So, today (Wednesday), when they saw the bodies of their colleagues and those injured, they became enraged. They could hardly restrain themselves.
"They shot repeatedly into the air. Several people had to run for cover, they even chased away the GOC. He tried to talk to them but they insisted that they would not allow anybody to bury the dead soldiers.
"I think they are angry because this is not the first time this thing is happening. They have the belief that some people leak their operations to Boko Haram.
"How come that they know troops movement? Are they saying that they can't track down such elements in or outside the army?"
It was further learnt that the troops were infuriated because a similar incident occurred during an operation at Bellambulin, a few days ago.
It was gathered that the Special Force, were on their way for an operation when they ran into an ambush of the insurgents at Belambuli.
A source said that the insurgents were alerted of troops advance towards the area and laid an ambush for them.
It was said that two soldiers died while many sustained serious injuries in the battle in which several insurgents were also killed.
It was gathered that the insurgents climbed the trees and other hills to await the advance of the troops
It was further gathered that a lieutenant who was among the injured died in the early hours of Wednesday which also fuelled the troops frustration and anger against the GOC and the military commanders in Maiduguri.
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ReplyDeleteHummmm! BokoHaram in military cabinet. Then the C-in-C must first clean this cabinet before any tangible success can be recorded. No foreign intervention can do this for us, o.
ReplyDeleteGod forgive me they shld kill all of them military men are behind this people and we are blaming the president is it the one that wl carry gun and face the battle?
ReplyDeleteLet all military personnel including the GOC'S be removed and changed by those from the south, east and western states. Enough of this betrayal and killing of soldiers and civilians
ReplyDeleteI have said it and I repeat,the governor,GOC and military commander are working in hand with Boko Haram,the governor of Borno state and GOC of Nigeria Army in Borno state should be investigated,alternatively another set of troops and GOC should be redeploy in the state,if possible Borno state should be declared a war zone where soldiers should fully operate in the state and the villages in order to face the Boko Haram,if the governor falls to protect the life and properties in the state,it means his tenure should be scrap,bkos there is no peace in the state
ReplyDeleteThe GOVERNOR OF BORNO STATE AND GOC NIGERIAN ARMY IN BORNO STATE SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED SERIOUSLY,ENUF IS OF THIS RUBBISH,NIGERIANS SHOULD SHINE THEIR,OUR INNOCENT TROOPS ARE BEING KILLED,THE GOVERNOR AND THE GOC HAVE HIDDEN AGENDER,THEY ARE SUSPECTS.
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