Boko Haram: Army loses another soldier during operation Punch in Damboa

macfranc007 January 07, 2018 Nigeria News today & Breaking news ▷ Read Nigerian newspapers 24/7 David Oladele

The Nigerian army has reportedly lost one of its gallant officers in the ongoing operation Punch in Damboa

The army has recently routed Boko Haram driving and inflicting damage to the terror group

NAIJ.com cannot immediately confirm the death of the army captain

The Nigerian army on Friday, January 5, reportedly lost one of its gallant officers known as Captain Hassan in the ongoing operation Punch in Damboa, Borno state.

According to a report, "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.

''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.

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''He was a brave, disciplined and a highly motivated Officer, that earned him the title Sarkin Yakin Damboa by colleagues and the civil populatn.''

Meanwhile, NAIJ.com 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 NAIJ.com TV: