480 Nigerian soldiers fled to Cameroon after a
sustained battle Boko Haram earlier today at
Gamboru-Ngala in Borno state. Find their
statement after the cut...
The Nigerian troops that were found in
Cameroon was as a result of a sustained battle
between the troops and the terrorists around
the borders with Cameroun which saw the
Nigerian troops charging through the borders
in a tactical maneuver. Eventually they found
themselves on Camerounian soil. Being allies
the normal protocol of managing such
incident demanded that the troops submit their
weapons in order to assure the friendly country
that they were not on a hostile mission.
Following necessary discussions between
Nigerian and Camerounian military
authorities, the issues have been sorted out.
Subsequently, the troops are on their way back
to join their unit in Nigeria.
The reference to the incidence as a defection is
therefore not appropriate considering the
discussion between the two countries' military
leadership and the series of contacts with the
soldiers who have confirmed that they are safe.
Meanwhile, troops are repelling a group of
terrorists who are trying to enter the country
through Gamborou Ngala. A group of them
who fizzled into the town are being pursued.
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