Defence Headquarters Refute Viral Reports Of Soldiers Fleeing To Cameroon

The Defence command made this statement on its website yesterday as it categorically stated that 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 made the Nigerian troops make a tactical maneuver
as they charged through the borders  and they eventually found themselves on Cameroonian soil. As allied nations the normal protocol of operations in managing such a situation is to lay down their arms an show in order to assure the friendly country that they were not on a hostile mission.

Following necessary discussions between military authorities in Nigeria and Cameroon, the issues have been sorted out and 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.