105 Nigerian soldiers reported missing

An air of uncertainty hovers on some faces of Nigerians following the news making round the country about 105 gallant Nigerian soldiers who went on a raid against Boko Haram terrorists but suddenly went missing.  Sources who spoke to newsmen said that, “Gudunbali was attacked this morning and some weapons were captured from the battalion. Two officers and 105 soldiers are still missing.” 

“They captured a T-72 tank from the unit and some artillery weapons were also captured. The commanding Officer (CO) of the battalion is yet to be seen but no one has been confirmed dead yet,” the source added.


The source also added that the sect members carted away a truck loaded with 60,000 rounds of AA ammunition and three artillery pieces. Spokesperson for the Nigerian Army, Sani Usman as well as the spokesperson of the Army’s 7 Division, Tukur Gusau, both declined to comment on the matter, saying that the commander of the division would hold a press conference on the matter today November 19, 2015.

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