Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have repelled an ISWAP attack, and launched a devastating follow-on counter-offensive.
The Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force, North East Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba said the action has significantly degraded terrorists capabilities, disrupted their logistics, and reaffirmed OPHK’s unwavering commitment to dismantling terrorist networks across the North East.
ISWAP had on February 5, conducted a failed attack on Forward Operating Base (FOB), Auno.
According to Col. Uba, Troops of Sector 1 repelled the assault with disciplined firepower and tactical precision.
Capitalising on this success, on February 9, troops, in synergy with the Civilian Joint Task Force, launched a bold counter-offensive along the Komala axis in Konduga LGA.
The troops engaged the retreating terrorists up to the Gidan Kaji axis, neutralising sixteen terrorists, forcing scores to flee in disarray with severe injuries.
Troops also recovered over twenty bicycles, a large cache of logistic items, weapons, and other supplies critical to terrorist operations.
In further blow to terrorist logistics, troops arrested suspected ISWAP logistics suppliers conveying large quantity of drugs meant for terrorists around Bukarti axis on same day.
On same day at about 1720 hours, troops foiled a terrorists kidnap attempt along the Buratai-Kamuya road.
After detection of terrorist activities, troops swiftly pursued, compelling the terrorist to abandon their victims and withdraw into the bushes.
Two victims, Mallam Idris Adamu and Mallam Muhammadu Safiyanu, were rescued and safely reunited with their families in Buratai.
Furthermore, in response to a distress call along Chibok-Damboa axis on 9 February 9, troops rescued kidnap victims successfully.
These actions underscore OPHK continued commitment in support of humanitarian efforts and protection of civilians.
(Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie)
