He said Nigeria should not be exposed to another territorial loss similar to the Bakassi experience.
According to him, in spite of the attack, troops maintained operational dominance.Â
The army spokesman said the intervention of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in Amasiri and its adjoining communities was not an invasion.
The explosion occurred at Idi-Araba in the Mushin Local Government Area of the state.
“The remains of the soldier have been evacuated and deposited at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta.’’
“After stabilisation, we contacted the family and she was handed over to her husband, one Mr Ovie Spark, residing at Awoyaya Lagos,” said the army.
He said there would also be large sounds that would be heard during the exercise, which he said were in line with the disposal routine.
Mr Ayeni said the investigation was currently scanty as efforts were underway to identify the suspects.
