Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, (OPHK), operating under Operation DESERT SANITY – V, have delivered a decisive blow to Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists along the Sambisa and Mandara Mountains axis on January 22, 2025.
The Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force, North East Operation HADIN KAI, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, said in a Press statement that insurgents attempted a well-planned ambush with Roadside Improvised Explosive Devices, (RSIED), and heavy gunfire, but troops under Sector 1 responded with superior firepower, neutralizing 10 terrorists, including 2 senior commanders, identified as Basulhu and Ubaida.
Follow-up pursuit and exploitation led to the recovery of 3 AK-47 rifles, one pump-action rifle, 5 motorcycles, 2 hand grenades, 2 Baofeng radios, 12 x AK-47 magazines, a Rocket Propelled Grenade charger, detonation cords, batteries, bandoliers, camel bags, as well as iron bars and IED accessories.
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On a seperate offensive axis, Sector 1 troops further made contact around the Malkube area, recovering additional AK 47 rifles, ammunition, and communication devices, while 2 terrorists were neutralized without casualties to personnel.
Earlier in the day, another Battle Group from Sector 1 engaged BHT/ISWAP elements attempting to infiltrate from Cameroon near Galakura into Nigeria, forcing them to withdraw in disarray.
Exploitation of the area yielded insurgent equipment and supplies, including 2 motorcycles, further denying the terrorists freedom of action.
Troop morale and combat efficiency remain high, and operations would be sustained across the entire North East region.
(Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie)
