Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of two soldiers who are Explosive Ordinance Device personnel attached to 143 Battalion believed to be working with the Islamist sect, Boko Haram.
The duo were arrested at Yola park on 7 February as they attempted to transport some Nigerian Army explosives and ammunitions.
In a statement issued by the acting spokesperson of the army, Colonel Sani Usman, these ‘black sheep’ are bent on tarnishing the image of the army.
“Unfortunately, despite these successes, a crop of black sheep amongst us are bent on tarnishing the image of the Nigerian Army. Last Sunday 7th February 2016, two of our Explosive Ordinance Device personnel attached to 143 Battalion, 13NA/ 70/10183 Sapper Eric Nwokorie and 13NA/70/10263 Sapper Macauley Fortune were arrested at Yola park.
He said they had the following items in their possession when they were arrested. “They had the following unauthorised military items: 1 Smoke grenade, 2,136 live rounds of 7.62 (Special) ammunition, 50 live rounds of 7.6mm (NATO) ammunition, 5 magazines of AK 47 rifles, 2 Browning Machine Gun live rounds of ammunitions. Others include, 1 Axe, 1 Cutlass, 1 Jack knife, 9 Jungle hats, 11 pairs of Camouflage (9 Desert and 3 woodland green), 4 Military Pullovers, 1 Black beret, 1 Green beret, 1 Pair of number 7 dress, 2 General Duty belt, 12 Army T-shirts, 2 Rain Coats, 2 Water bottles, 1 Pairs of Rain boot and 5 Pairs of Desert boots.
“This unfortunate incident notwithstanding, troops morale remains high as they continue to dominate the general area with aggressive raids, ambushes and patrols to clear the remnants of the terrorists hibernating in the area.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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And how did you know the items are for the boko haramites?
ReplyDeleteDis names sound non-muslims! y???
ReplyDeleteBoth are igbos, wat a shame
ReplyDeleteA complete shame cos general ihejirika already mentioned as one of the sponsor off the. Terror group. No one can say these might be his in house boys
DeleteThey confessed working for the terrorist. It has been like that for long. Non Muslim conspiracies against Islam is on for years
ReplyDeleteDon't say that bros /Sister.... What of Hausa Muslims, many that were arrested among Soldiers before giving info to Boko haram?...... . They are Hausa & Muslims at the same time... . Can you imagine that?..... This is purely NOT about religion, it is self. Evil & Wicked people don't have religion, be it Muslim or Christian born, dey are only after what they can grab monetarily .... They can go again God Himself bcoz of money....
DeleteLet's be praying that anyone involves, that still remains un-exposed will be caught & prosecuted...... They are sons & daughters of the devil, they are everywhere in both religions and in all tribes...... May the good Lord help Nigeria, amin!
You speak well. They are the type that put self above the interest of all. They can kill there parents for money. God for give them
DeleteThe love of money.....God help Nigeria
ReplyDeleteAllah will continue to expose them.
ReplyDeleteBH existed before they joined the Army, those names are not their real names, they are Muslim and BH members that disguise themselves and joined d Army. They joined the Army in 2014 ending
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