by The Ajasa News | January 1, 2020 10:07 am
The Nigerian Army has attributed the burning of an Armoured Vehicle in Damaturu on Monday this week to what they termed as an unfortunate accident.
According to a statement by the Assistant Director Army Public Relations, Sector 2, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Captain NJOKA IRABOR he noted, “There was an uneasy calm in Damaturu metropolis as a result of sound of explosions heard at about 11:30am, on Monday 30th December 2019.
“The fire incident occurred, when an Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) returning to base from a routine standby duty, suddenly developed an electrical malfunctioning. This led to fire outbreak on the AFV and subsequent explosions of the ammunitions on board.
“The fire incident happened along Damaturu – Maiduguri road. The AFV was completely burnt down, while troops in the vehicle were able to extricate themselves during the fire outbreak. However, 3 soldiers sustained injuries and have since been moved to our medical facility for prompt medical attention.
The Army concluded by saying, “Furthermore, Headquarters Sector 2 Operation LAFIYA DOLE, wishes to use this medium to urge residents of Damaturu and environs to go about their legitimate businesses, as own troops will continue to discharge their responsibilities of the protection of lives and property,”
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