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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