Anger in Senate over 44 Soldiers death in Boko Haram attack
Senators expressed shock and anger yesterday over the reported killing of 44 soldiers attached to the 157 Task Force Battalion in Melete, Borno State by Boko Haram insurgents.Some sources said the figure was higher than 44; others said it was not up to that..
Anger In Senate After 44 Nigerian Soldiers Are Reportedly Killed By Boko Haram
Senators expressed shock and anger yesterday over the reported killing of 44 soldiers attached to the 157 Task Force Battalion in Melete, Borno State by Boko Haram insurgents.
According to The Nation report, a sombre atmosphere enveloped the plenary as the lawmakers took turns to condemn the “monumental loss”.
The casualty figure and details of the attack remained hazy yesterday. Some sources said the figure was higher than 44; others said it was not up to that..
The upper legislative body ordered its committees on Army and Defence to investigate the killings and examine the welfare and wellbeing of troops engaged in counter insurgency operations.
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