On Monday, August 14, 2023, Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, disclosed this information while presenting an update on the losses in the ambush of troops in the state’s northcentral region, according to Channels Television.
It should be remembered that the same day, an evacuation helicopter also crashed.
According to the Daily Trust and other sources, the Defence Media Operations biweekly briefing included an analysis of the catastrophe.
He reiterated that the cause of the helicopter crash is still under investigation when questioned about it.
He also vowed that no group could attack its troops and go scot-free.
Buba said:
“No group will strike on own troops without injurious consequences.”