Sr_ Bareey
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Sr_ Bareey
@SaddiqMahady
Bakatsine and Arsenal fan. Main account @The_MAHADI

THE BATTLE OF DAMBOA 2014: WHEN NIGERIAN SOLDIERS STOOD THEIR GROUND AGAINST HELL 🇳🇬🪖🔥 The Battle of Damboa on 4 July 2014 remains one of the fiercest and most emotional battles in Nigeria’s war against Boko Haram. That day, heavily armed terrorists launched a massive assault on Damboa, Borno State, attacking military positions with gun trucks, explosives and overwhelming firepower. The battlefield became a storm of bullets, fire and smoke as Nigerian troops fought desperately to prevent the town from completely falling into terrorist hands. But inside that chaos, bravery was born. Outnumbered soldiers stood their ground and fought street by street, position by position, refusing to abandon their comrades. Officers led from the front, not from behind. Some climbed into burning armored vehicles. Some continued firing despite injuries. Others stayed back to help trapped soldiers escape even when death was already staring at them. One of the most unforgettable heroes of that battle was Late Lt. Col. Abubakar Kanze Shonva, who reportedly refused evacuation and instead ordered that trapped female soldiers be rescued first. Moments later, he paid the supreme price during the heat of combat. 🫡🇳🇬 The battle also revealed the raw courage of several officers and soldiers who fought with unbelievable determination despite being heavily outgunned. Many never made it back home. The truth is, many Nigerians may never fully understand what happened in Damboa that day. But those who survived will never forget the sound of the gunfire, the courage of their brothers-in-arms, and the sacrifice made in defence of Nigeria. Some battles are fought for territory. Some are fought for survival. Damboa was fought for honour. And though many heroes fell that day, their courage still echoes through the history of the Nigerian military. 🇳🇬🔥🕊️ Follow @rise_forge for more powerful military stories, history and untold battles of Nigeria’s Armed Forces.



I wonder Why do Muslims block Busy roads during Salah prayer. Not right at all!


















