Following news that 105 soldiers may have been kidnapped by Islamist terrorist group, Boko Haram, in fierce battle in Gudunbali in Borno State on Wednesday, November 18, 2015.
According to online newspaper, Premium Times, the soldiers were confirmed missing along with aT-72 tanker, and artillery weapons belonging to the 157 battalion fighting the war against terrorism.
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Nigerians have reacted to the news of the missing soldiers in different ways. A new hashtag, #BringBackOurSoldiers began to trend on Twitter.
Below are some of the tweets that stand out on the subject. You have the probing:
We shouldnt presume in this situation. Were these soldiers kidnapped or just lost?, still #SafeReturnsSoldiers #BringBackOurSoldiers
— X A V I E R (@KanuXVI) November 19, 2015
Those demanding official response.
Why is @DefenceInfoNG quiet on this #BringBackOurSoldiers issue?
We await an official statement on whether or not it is true.— 彡The ALVINa††øя彡 (@Alvinattor) November 19, 2015
The frustrated and helpless:
Even If they want to #BringBackOurSoldiers ASAP which fuel them go use. Dis country don tire me
— PAPI CHULO🇳🇬 (@iam_Fidex) November 19, 2015
A Nation wit No Security,If Does who want to #BringBackOurGirls are also being kidnapped,Then who will #BringBackOurSoldiers ..Wat a country
— Adenekan Mayowa (@Mayorspeaks) November 19, 2015
Are we going to remain in this uncertainty forever. 43 days to end of insurgency and 105 soldiers missing #BringBackOurSoldiers
— StJIE (@SJtBV) November 19, 2015
https://twitter.com/aunty_ifeoma/status/667358494195060736
https://twitter.com/gbemy01/status/667332049360060416
Putting Buhari on the spot:
@POTUS 105Nigerian soldiers adopted @MBuhari is quiet about it,he once called them his misguided brothers, #BringBackOurSoldiers @cnni @CNN
— Bennie (@BennyUmoren) November 19, 2015
#BringBackOurSoldiers @Mbuhari u promised to lead why did you choose petroleum over defense? Over 105 Soldiers? #BringBackOurSoldiers
— Bennie (@BennyUmoren) November 19, 2015
This country is a joke no competent military or political leadership…it's becoming clearer who the clueless is #BringBackOurSoldiers
— Kamani D (@kamanicaption) November 19, 2015
Our Girls are missing
Soldiers are missing
Should we beckon on the OPC?
Buhari just needs to do something to#BringBackOurSoldiers
— Lagos Otunba (@LagosOtunba) November 19, 2015
We want our .@NGRPresident to #BringBackOurSoldiers he should do all within his power in ensuring that! https://t.co/dTyvcQJMLF
— Popz Phamz (@famzycool) November 19, 2015
Buhari should rather be Minister of Defence, not Petroleum. Our greatest problem now is INSECURITY, not crude oil.#BringBackOurSoldiers
— Lere Olayinka – Aresa 1 (@OlayinkaLere) November 19, 2015
https://twitter.com/Roland_speaks/status/667334716039626752
https://twitter.com/Roland_speaks/status/667329291764506624
https://twitter.com/Roland_speaks/status/667325964712599552
Restating an obvious point:
https://twitter.com/steppo_hi5/status/667359518590898176
We never #BringBackOurGirls finish, now na #BringBackOurSoldiers What is this country turning into?
— iamOdino (@TweetNaijaBlog) November 19, 2015
The sarcastic and cynical:
If Buhari Cannot Find His Certificate, How Do We Expect Him To Find Our Soldiers.. Buhari #BringBackOurSoldiers
— Nego (@NegoMcjohn1) November 19, 2015
We are Winning the War >>>
105 Soldiers Missing >>>
How many Nigerian Soldiers are DEAD?#BringBackOurSoldiers #Intrepid
— Mas Que Nada (@el_lazarus) November 19, 2015
Welcome to Nigeria where human beings get missing like phone, car keys, wallet, etc. I still don't believe this news. #BringBackOurSoldiers
— Ogochukwumeelum (@MizSandee) November 19, 2015
https://twitter.com/JoshTelvin/status/667349072706191361
Those calling for action:
We need the names of the 105 missing soldiers. Are they among those dismissed by GEJ and recalled back by PMB? #BringBackOurSoldiers
— Sirvic (@sirvic101) November 19, 2015
#BringBackOurSoldiers Now And Alive
— Award Winning Wife (@bimbo_cash) November 19, 2015
The impatient:
Soldiers are missing , you guys are busy tweeting food stuff? are we ok in 9ja? #Bringbackoursoldiers https://t.co/oqPe9kLieY
— Ochinanwata D 1st (@mr_ochonogor) November 19, 2015
