Troops destroy terrorists’ camp in Kogi, kill 16 in Borno
Troops of the Nigerian Military and the Joint Process Pressure (North East) have achieved important successes in counter-terrorism operations throughout Kogi and Borno states, recovering weapons, neutralising terrorists, and rescuing kidnapped victims.
In Kogi, troopers of the 12 Brigade conducting Operation “IGBO IDANU” captured a infamous terrorist’s camp within the forest, recovering eight packing containers of seven.62 x 54mm linked ammunition and a field of high-velocity grenades.
A reputable navy supply instructed the Information Company of Nigeria that the operation was carried out by a mixed fight staff on February 10 from a harbour location at Batijjo’s Camp, advancing in the direction of one other camp linked to a different terror kingpin working within the axis.
The operation concerned advancing by way of thick forest, felled timber, and three riverine obstacles.
The ultimate river close to the bandits’ enclave, reportedly linked to Kachalla Ibrahim and Shu’aibu, pressured troops to proceed 1.5km on foot earlier than securing the target.
The camp was discovered abandoned, and troops set it ablaze to disclaim future use as a terrorist staging base.
“Undeterred, the troops dismounted and superior about 1.5km on foot to the target, led by the Brigade Commander, Brig Gen Okay.U. Sidi,” the supply stated.
In the meantime, in Borno, troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in coordination with the Civilian Joint Process Pressure, neutralised 16 ISWAP terrorists and rescued 11 kidnapped victims throughout counter-offensives alongside the Komala and Chibok–Damboa axes. The operations adopted a repelled midnight assault on Ahead Working Base, Auno.
Objects recovered included over 20 bicycles, weapons, and logistics provides vital to terrorist operations.
Suspected ISWAP logistics suppliers transporting medication have been additionally arrested close to Bukarti.
The Media Info Officer of OPHK, Lt Col Sani Uba, acknowledged that the operations underscored sustained efforts to dismantle terrorist networks, disrupt logistics corridors, and defend civilians throughout the North East.