The Nigerian Army on Sunday described as ‘fake news’, the reported killing of 25 soldiers by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno.
The Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, made the denial in a Short Message to SecurityKing News.
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Reports in some media had claimed 25 soldiers were killed on Saturday when the insurgents attacked a military convoy evacuating civilians on Damboa-Biu Road.
While dismissing the report ad rumour, Col Sagir said, “Contrary to rumour and fake news circulating, there was no attack on any of our troops’ locations at Sabon Gari or any other locations in Borno State.
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