Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, (OPHK), have successfully repelled a coordinated attack by ISWAP terrorists on troops conducting stabilisation operations in Mairari, Borno State, delivering a decisive blow to the group’s offensive capability in the area.
A statement by the Media Information Officer,
Joint Task Force, (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, said during the failed attack, the terrorists attempted to breach the base, using 2 Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIEDs).
Both VBIEDs were promptly detected and neutralised by the troops, preventing any penetration of the base.
Observations from CCTV footage confirmed that several terrorists were killed, and others sustained serious injuries, with surviving elements seen evacuating their dead and wounded from the scene.
Following the failed assault, troops of Sector 3 OPHK/MNJTF, supported by the Theatre Command Quick Reaction Group, Nigeria Police Crack Team, and Civilian Joint Task Force, (CJTF), conducted a thorough search of the area.
The exploitation led to the discovery of multiple terrorist corpses, and a cache of weapons, ammunition and logistics abandoned during the terrorists’ hasty withdrawal.
Items recovered include AK-47 rifles, magazines and ammunition, belts of PKT rounds, hand grenades, motorcycles, communication devices, combat gear, medical and sustainment items and other materials indicative of sustained terrorist operations.
The recoveries have further degraded the operational capacity of the terrorists and denied them freedom of action within the area.
Notably, the 2 neutralised VBIEDs were destroyed by the OPHK defensive fire system, resulting in significant damage to the road at 2 separate points.
However, no breach of the FOB was recorded.
Troops are currently dominating the general area with aggressive fighting patrols, to forestall further terrorist activity, and reassure local communities of continued security presence.
Troops of OPHK say they remain resolute in their commitment to decisively defeat all terrorist elements, and restore lasting peace and stability across the Northeast region.
(Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie)
