Nigerian Army yesterday confirmed the killing of six civilians by Boko Haram terrorists in an ambush at Sanda, Borno State, leaving three soldiers with diverse degrees of injuries.
Director of Army Public Relations, DAPR, Colonel Sani Usman, who confirmed the ambush, said the troops were escorting commercial vehicles from Damboa to Maiduguri, when they were attacked at Sanda general area.
“Unfortunately, 5 civilians lost their lives on the spot and another died on the way to the hospital. Three soldiers also sustained injuries,” Usman said.
He disclosed that those wounded had been evacuated to Maiduguri, while another patrol team had been dispatched to reinforce the troops, clear the general area and pursue the terrorists.
“This unfortunate incident has brought to the fore the need for more vigilance and cooperation amongst all.
“We would like to assure the public that we would not allow this isolated incident to thwart the peace and security commuters enjoy along the route and all other opened routes in the North East.
“Troops are on the heels of the attackers and would not relent till they are apprehended or killed,” he said.
The spokesman said additional security measures had also been put in place to avert reoccurrence. In addition, he said the Theatre Command, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, clarified that alleged suspected
Boko Haram terrorists attack at Chibok was not correct.
“What happened was that, two persons were murdered at Kwamjilari Village, (which is over 30 kilometres from Chibok, and very close to Sambisa forest), by suspected remnants of Boko Haram terrorists looking for food.
“We wish to reiterate that they weren’t killed outside or near a church as being bandied around.
“The people from the said village are all in Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, camp in Chibok. Those who went back to the village without authorisation were moved back to Chibok two weeks ago.
“Those killed went back on their own contrary to security advice.
“Nevertheless, a patrol team was sent from Chibok to the village this morning (yesterday).
“Adequate measures would be taken to ensure no one goes back to the village for now,” he stated.
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