Video: Nigerian Troops in Sambisa scambling for water and food

Nigerian troops stationed near Sambisa forest rush, scramble and fight to drink water that was delivered by an Army supply helicopter.

Sequel to a video that went viral which showed Nigeria troops fighting insurgency in Alargarno a community in the North-East begging for food water and medical attention, A new video has gone viral.

The video which is all over the social media shows Nigerian troops who are fighting Boko Haram in the Sambisa forest scrambling for food and water that were delivered by an Army supply helicopter.

The video exclusively sent to The HeraldNews appears to be a follow-up to the first.

The Nigeria Army had in a statement on Tuesday from Brig. Gen. Sani Usman, debunked the claims in the initial video.

The army said it was ‘mischievous and disgruntled elements‘, who were bent on destroying the image of the army.

He said,  “We wish to state that the video clip was shot more than six months ago by some mischievous and disgruntled elements when 29 Task Force Brigade captured Alagarno Forest and environs in Borno State.

“It is disheartening that some mischievous elements have decided to circulate it now, creating the false impression that it is a recent occurrence.

Source: Dailytrust