Nine Soldiers Killed as Nigerian Army rescued kidnapped NNPC officials

The Nigerian Army lost nine of his soldiers and a civilian were also killed after Boko Haram members kidnapped Nigerian oil workers who were on an oil exploration mission in the Lake Chad basin.

The Nigerian Army, in a statement by its spokesperson, brigadier general Sani Usman, confirmed the casualty.

He said the kidnapped oil workers, who were recruited by the state oil firm, NNPC, had been rescued.

“So far, they (troops) have rescued all the NNPC staff and recovered the corpses of the officer, 8 soldiers and a civilian who have been deposited at the 7 Division Medical Services and Hospital.” Mr. Usman said without giving the total number of rescued NNPC officials.


PREMIUM TIMES have stated that the officers that lost their lives include a lieutenant, two corporals, a lieutenant corporal, and five privates.

Mr. Usman added that the soldiers recovered 4 vehicles, one of which includes a gun truck mounted with an anti-aircraft gun, two white Hilux vans, and a blue one belonging to the Civilian Joint Task Force.

“The team also recovered large quantities of arms and ammunition, several spare tyres, many jerry cans of containing petroleum, oil and lubricant, assorted drugs, Improvised Explosive Device, IEDs, reflective jackets and a Motorola handheld radio, among others.

“The team also neutralised many of the terrorists,” he added.

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