Nigerian troops found in Cameroon on their way back--- Defence hdqrs
(Nigeria )
The Nigerian Defence headquarters on Monday, said that Nigerian soldiers, who
as a result of fierce battle with Boko Haram crossed in Cameroon are on their back to Nigeria .
Explaining the circumstance under which the Nigerian troops
who found themselves in Cameroon during fierce battle with terrorists, Defence
headquarters in a post on its website, said “the Nigerian troops that were
found in Cameroun 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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