A coordinated efforts by the ground forces and Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI has led to the killing of scores of terrorists, with assorted arms and ammunition reportedly recovered.
Military sources told ait.live the the operation was a foiled attack on troops in Buratai, Biu Local Government Area and Mallam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Areas of Borno State
A statement from the Headquarters of Theatre Command Operation HADIN KAI said the failed attack on Buratai, occurred in the early hours of Thursday, June 5, 2025 when the terrorists attempted to deceitfully infiltrate troops location from all approaches.
The Troops however swiftly engaged the terrorists with heavy gunfire, while the Air Component provided close Air support to the gallant troops.
The statement added that Troops have discovered several lifeless bodies of terrorists and recovered large cache of assorted arms and ammunition. Troops are currently exploiting the general area.
Similarly, the Troops of Mallam Fatori also foiled another attack by the terrorists, who attempted to attack troops location from different fronts. The troops engaged the insurgents with superior fire power, causing the terrorists to flee in disarray with support from air platforms. troops pursued the retreating terrorists after hours of gun duel, killing scores of the insurgents, while others fled with gun shot wounds.
Editor: Ken Eseni
