The headquarters of Sector 2 of
Operation Lafiya Dole operating in Yobe State has disclosed that three soldiers
have sustained injuries during an incident that led to the complete raze down
of an armored fighting vehicle yesterday in Damaturu.
The Army made the disclosure
while reacting to the incident in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Sector 2
spokesman, Captain Njoka Irabor.
“There was an uneasy calm in
Damaturu metropolis as a result of the sound of explosions heard at about 11:30
am, on Monday 30th December 2019.
“The fire incident occurred, when
an Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) returning to base from a routine standby
duty, suddenly developed an electrical malfunctioning. This led to fire
outbreak on the AFV and subsequent explosions of the ammunition on board.
“The fire incident happened along
Damaturu – Maiduguri road. The AFV was completely burnt down, while troops in
the vehicle were able to extricate themselves during the fire outbreak.
“However, 3 soldiers sustained
injuries and have since been moved to our medical facility for prompt medical
attention”, Captain Irabor stated.
The Headquarters, Sector 2 of the
Operation LAFIYA DOLE through the spokesman urged residents of Damaturu and
environs to go about their legitimate businesses, assuring that it troops would
continue to discharge their responsibilities of the protection of lives and
property.
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