Soldier on anti-poaching mission killed by elephant

  • 📰 MobilePunch
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 10 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 7%
  • Publisher: 63%

Nigeria Headlines News

Nigeria Latest News,Nigeria Headlines

A British soldier serving in Malawi as part of an anti-poaching operation has been killed by an elephant, the defence ministry said on Tuesday.

Mathew Talbot was on patrol in Liwonde National Park on Sunday when the incident happened, a spokesman told AFP.

“This tragic incident is a reminder of the danger our military faces as they protect some of the world’s most endangered species,” Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt said in a statement.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 8. in NG

Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

DR Congo Soldiers, Militia Killed In Lakeside AttackDR Congo Soldiers, Militia Killed In Lakeside Attack.
Source: channelstv - 🏆 7. / 63 Read more »

Again, Five Soldiers, Scores of Insurgents Killed in Borno - THISDAYLIVEKingsley Nwezeh in Abuja The Nigerian Army disclosed at the weekend that scores of insurgents and five soldiers were killed in a fierce encounter with terrorists in Magumeri village, Borno State. But unofficial sources put the number of soldiers killed at 15. This came as the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it was deploying the recently …
Source: THISDAY LIVE - 🏆 14. / 51 Read more »

Taliban attack kills 25 soldiers in western AfghanistanA Taliban attack killed 25 soldiers in western Afghanistan, an official confirmed on Monday.Defying Afghan government’s calls for truce during
Source: TheNationNews - 🏆 6. / 69 Read more »

Again, Boko Haram kills soldiers | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World NewsFive soldiers have been killed as troops of the Nigerian military clashed with Boko Haram fighters in Magumeri village, Borno State. The report is coming amid deterioration in the nation’s security as bandits unleash a wave of kidnappings and murders across states... Again?.... oh, God in heaven have mercy on Nigeria 🇳🇬 our great country pls This is terrible and sadden. Oh Allah! Help us defeat these groups of Shaitan called Boko Haram and protect those fighting for our lives. For you are the greatest of all our Soilders and Nigerians in general
Source: GuardianNigeria - 🏆 1. / 94 Read more »

15 soldiers killed, 19 wounded as Boko Haram attacks another Nigerian military base - Premium Times NigeriaSuspected Boko Haram fighters have killed 15 Nigerian soldiers in an attack on a military base in Borno State, security sources said Saturday. Where was burantai? 😡 This is absolutely nonsense how can Nigerian army will keep sitting in their base till Boko haram came and attack them you are draining our youth wallahi
Source: PremiumTimesng - 🏆 3. / 78 Read more »

Five soldiers killed as Boko Haram engage troops in MagumeriFive soldiers of Operation Lafiya Dole were killed on Friday in a fierce battle with Boko Haram terrorists during an attack on the military Nigeria is drowning but the captain of the ship is consciously or unconsciously sailing into more deeper and trouble waters. Lying army.
Source: TheNationNews - 🏆 6. / 69 Read more »

Boko Haram Engage Troops In Magumeri, Five Soldiers KilledBoko Haram Engage Troops In Magumeri, Five Soldiers Killed. wow, when are we ending this? 4+4 showdown! Next level joor. Premium times and other news outlets including AFP reported this story with a KIA of 15 soldiers. I guess you folks at channels have lost your counting ability
Source: channelstv - 🏆 7. / 63 Read more »

Anti-kidnapping: IG deploys special anti-kidnapping squad to Abia, says CPAnti-kidnapping: Mr Ene Okon, the Commissioner of Police in Abia, said the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu, has deployed his Special... vanguardngr Meanwhile... Kaduna to Abuja express... vanguardngr Good job but you need em in Abuja Kaduna Road
Source: vanguardngrnews - 🏆 5. / 75 Read more »

Ex-Biafra soldier, Oyewole explains why Zik, Okpara, Fani-Kayode were not killed during 1966 coup - Daily Post NigeriaRetired Lt. Fola Oyewole, a Nigerian Military Officer of the Yoruba stock, who fought on the side of Biafra during the civil war, has explained why Remi Fa
Source: DailyPostNGR - 🏆 11. / 59 Read more »

One person killed, over 300 cows killed in Plateau – Daily TrustOne person was said to have been killed and another missing; while over 300 cows were rustled and killed in three locations of Kuru, Maiyangan and Rekwechungu communities in Jos South and Bassa Local Government Areas of Plateau State yesterday. The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and the Jonde Jam Fulani Youth …
Source: Daily Trust - 🏆 13. / 51 Read more »

Jonathan delighted to lead observer mission to South African elections - Vanguard NewsThe Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) has announced the arrival in South Africa of its election observation mission (EOM) led by former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan to observe the country’s national and provincial elections. vanguardngr An examplanary leader vanguardngr Mr Stealing is not corruption 😃😃😃 vanguardngr My president!
Source: vanguardngrnews - 🏆 5. / 75 Read more »