The Nigerian Army on Friday said soldiers
who disappeared after a fierce encounter with Boko Haram insurgents at
Gudumbali area of Borno State have rejoined their unit.
Spokesman of the Nigerian Army, Sani
Usman, however admitted the return of the missing soldiers, lamenting that the army
suffered a “slight setback”.
“Nigerian troops operating in the Northern
Borno State towns of Gudumbali and Kareto had slight setback within the week.
However, the situation is being stabilized.
“The troops have re-joined their units for
further action.
“The earlier media reports were
exaggerated. The CO (Commanding Officer) is currently with his soldiers.”
“The incidence was just a minor setback,
which is common in military operations,” Mr. Usman, a colonel, said in a brief
statement.
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times gathered that the commanding officer, alongside a few other soldiers,
emerged from the bush in a van several hours after the encounter.
It was also gathered that some injured
soldiers were taken to the 7 Division hospital in Borno State.
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