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Army buries 19 soldiers killed by insurgents in Borno

                             Nigerian troopsused to illustrate the story. [PHOTO CREDIT: The Guardian Nigeria]
The Nigerian Army on Friday buried 19 soldiers among those who lost their lives in an attack by Boko Haram insurgents at Metele, Guzamala Local Government Area, Borno.
23 soldiers were killed and 31 others wounded when the insurgents attacked 157 Task Force Battalion, Metele, on Nov. 18.

The fallen heroes, who were laid to rest at the Military Cemetery, Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri, were I.A. Sakaba, a lieutenant colonel, and 18 soldiers.
Muslim and Christian Chaplains officiated at the burial.

The Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, a lieutenant general, described the incident as tragic, noting that the soldiers sacrificed their lives in defence of the nation’s territorial integrity.

Represented by Lamidi Adeosun, Chief of Army Training and Operations, Mr Buratai announced that the deceased soldiers would be buried when their relatives arrived in Maiduguri.
He said the army lost some troops and equipment due to upsurge of insurgents’ activities in recent months.

He, however, said the setback would not deter the troops from their commitment to defeat the insurgents.
Mr Buratai reiterated the determination of the Nigerian Army to end insurgency; protect lives and property as well as restore peace to the North-East.

He said military authorities would take care of the families of the deceased in line with its welfare scheme, and prayed for the repose of their souls.

“President Muhammad Buhari administration’s is committed to the improvement of soldiers’ welfare and provision of equipment to ensure successful campaign against the Boko Haram insurgents.

“The military will collaborate with sister security organizations in the counter-insurgency operation,” he said, and called on the troops to be disciplined and not relent in routing remnants of the insurgents.
According to him, the military authorities will deploy additional personnel and equipment to the theatre of operation, to facilitate successful implementation of the counter insurgency campaign.

Mr Buratai also called on the people to shun fake news and support the military to enable it win the war against the Boko Haram terrorists.
The Deputy Governor of Borno, Mamman Durkwa, said the state government appreciated the sacrifices of the military to the restoration of peace in the state.

Mr Durkwa announced that the government would support the families of the fallen heroes to improve their wellbeing.
He called on military authorities to support the bereaved families and prayed for the repose of the souls of the fallen heroes.

The ceremony was attended by senior military officers, government officials, representatives of the Shehu of Borno and family members of the deceased.
(NAN)

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