Troops of the Joint Activity Drive, North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have neutralized 38 ISWAP terrorists in a profitable operation.
An announcement from the Media Data Officer of the Joint Activity Drive, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, confirmed that the operation passed off on Saturday morning.
The terrorists had attacked FOB Mandaragirau in Sector 2, Borno State, however had been overpowered by well-coordinated JTF troops.
In keeping with the assertion, the troops used ambushes and a deliberate offensive-defensive technique, forcing the attackers right into a disorderly retreat. The Air Element of Operation HADIN KAI additionally offered shut air help, enhancing focused responses in opposition to the terrorists.
“Subsequent pursuit alongside the terrorists’ withdrawal routes inflicted additional heavy losses. A complete of about 38 terrorists had been neutralized, with 8 our bodies recovered within the speedy space.
“Human intelligence from locals confirms over 30 further our bodies and deserted weapons alongside the Garin Mallum–Garin Gajere axis into the Timbuktu Triangle. Proof included blood trails and discarded gear.
Troops recovered 7 AK-47 rifles, 8 magazines, 4 RPGs, and various ammunition. There have been no fatalities amongst our forces, although one MRAP was hit by RPG fireplace, with injured personnel promptly stabilised.
The size of enemy losses has sparked jubilation amongst native communities and underscores the sustained dominance of OPHK troops in denying terrorists freedom of motion.”