The Nigerian Defense HQ has denied claims that 480 Nigerian soldiers
fled to Cameroon after a sustained battle Boko Haram earlier today at
Gamboru-Ngala in Borno
state. Find their statement after the cut...
The
Nigerian troops that were found in Cameroon was as a result of a
sustained battle between the troops and the terrorists around the
borders with Cameroun which saw the Nigerian troops charging through the
borders in a tactical maneuver. Eventually they found themselves on
Camerounian soil. Being allies the normal protocol of managing such
incident demanded that the troops submit their weapons in order to
assure the friendly country that they were not on a hostile mission.
Following necessary discussions between Nigerian and Camerounian
military authorities, the issues have been sorted out. Subsequently,
the troops are on their way back to join their unit in Nigeria.
The reference to the incidence as a defection is therefore not
appropriate considering the discussion between the two countries’
military leadership and the series of contacts with the soldiers who
have confirmed that they are safe.
Meanwhile, troops are repelling a group of terrorists who are trying
to enter the country through Gamborou Ngala. A group of them who
fizzled into the town are being pursued
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