The Staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation(NNPC), abducted by elements suspected to be Boko Haram Terrorists on Tuesday at Barno Yasu, Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State have been rescued by the Military Troops in the State.
Shortly before the rescue of the oil workers, the terrorists killed an army officer, eight soldiers and a civilian, according to reports.
The successful rescue operation of the oil workers and also the killing of military men and a civilian and the recovery of their bodies was confirmed by the Nigeria Army on Wednesday
According to the Nigerian Army, in a statement through its spokesman, Brigadier General Sani Usman, yesterday, said the rescue team apart from the workers and bodies recovered also recovered four vehicles one of which include a gun truck mounted with an Anti-Aircraft Gun, two white Hilux taken away from NNPC staff and other blue Hilux belonging to Chad, among others items.
The Nigerian Army statement, as released read thus:”Yesterday Tuesday 25th July 2017, at about 3.00pm, suspected Boko Haram terrorists ambushed the escort and team of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) staff returning from oil exploration
On receipt of the information, the Brigade mobilized and sent reinforcement, search and rescue party that include the Armed Forces Special Forces and guides that worked and pursued the terrorists throughout the night.
“So far, they have rescued all the NNPC staff and recovered the corpses of the Officer, 8 soldiers and a civilian have who have been evacuated to 7 Division Medical Services and Hospital.
“The team recovered four vehicles one of which include a gun truck mounted with an Anti-Aircraft Gun, two white Hilux taken away from NNPC staff and one blue Hilux belonging to CJTF. They 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 (IED) making materials, reflective jackets and a Motorola handheld radio, among others. The team also neutralized many of the terrorists.
“The troops are not relenting in the pursuit, search and rescue effort.”
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