Nigerian army loses another outstanding soldier in Damoboa
- The Nigerian army has reportedly lost one of its gallant officers in the ongoing Operation Deep Punch in Damboa
- The army has recently routed Boko Haram driving and inflicting damage to the terror group
- Legit.ng cannot immediately confirm the death of the army captain
- He is however reputed to be a gallant officer who will be missed by colleagues and the civil population
The Nigerian army on Friday, January 5, reportedly lost one of its gallant officers known as Captain Hassan in the ongoing Operation Deep Punch in Damboa, Borno state.
According to tweets by Ahmad Salkida, "Captain Hassan was killed two days ago. His end is being mourned all over the theatre as he was always assigned "difficult tasks to different areas to assist soldiers.
''Military sources confirm the insurgents are witnessing "unprecedented pressure, with the operation Deep Punch.
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''He is in the same league with Col. Abu Ali. He is a soldier's soldier. His colleagues pay tribute and local residents described him as kind and humble.
''He was a brave, disciplined and a highly motivated Officer, that earned him the title Sarkin Yakin Damboa by colleagues and the civil populatn.''
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported the army recorded tremendous success in its fight against the Boko Haram insurgency. According to a fresh report from army's spokesperson, SK Usman, the troops on Operation Lafiya Dole on the night of Friday, January 5, attacked a Boko Haram hideout.
Nigerian Air Force operations against Boko Haram on Legit.ng TV:
Source: Legit.ng
