By Salim Yunusa
The Nigerian military on Saturday confirmed the murder of Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkushu, commander of the 28th Brigade of Task Force Chibok.
The terrorists killed the general, along with three other soldiers, as they were on their way to reinforce the troops in the village of Bungulwa, near Askira Uba.
A statement from Nigerian Army spokesman Onyeama Nwachukwu said troops successfully defended their location and destroyed ISWAP equipment during the battle.
“Troops of Joint Task Force, North East Operation HADIN KAI have neutralized several Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP terrorists during a recent encounter in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.
“In the fierce encounter which is still raging as at the time of filing this report, troops supported by the Air Component of OPHK have destroyed five A-Jet, two A-29, two Dragon combat vehicles and nine Gun Trucks.
