Officers and 16 soldiers were declared missing in action
after the ambush. In a statement released today by Army spokesman, Col. Usman
Sani, the commanding officer of the troops was among those rescued early this
morning.
”It will be recalled that some of our troops were missing in
action after an ambush at Guro Gongon on July 20, 2016. Consequently, concerted
efforts were initiated to search for and rescue them. The measures included the
use of air assets, special forces and patrols. We wish to inform you that the
search party has this morning found five more officers and soldiers that were
declared missing in action, including the unit’s commanding officer. Although
they are in a stable condition, they have been moved to our medical facilities
for medical care.”
The Nigerian Army has rescued five soldiers and officers
among those declared missing after an ambush by Boko Haram members at Guru
Gongon in Borno state on Wednesday July 20th. A commanding officer, three
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