Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have recorded further operational successes in the ongoing Operation DESERT SANITY, destroying multiple terrorist camps, recovering arms and equipment, and repelling coordinated attacks by the insurgents in the Timbuktu Triangle.
The Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Lt. Colonel Sani Uba said on Sunday, January 18, troops advanced from their harbour area and conducted deliberate, intelligence-led operations across several identified terrorist enclaves, including Chilaria, Garin Faruk and Abirma.
The operation was supported by the Air Component of OPHK, which provided persistent Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) coverage over the axis.
The air to ground synergy enabled real-time tracking of terrorist movement, deterred adversary reinforcement, and enhanced the precision and confidence of ground operations.
During the operation, troops recovered several items of military significance, including Baofeng radios, phones, five AK-47 magazines, several rounds of 7.62 × 39mm special ammunition and 7.62mm NATO belted ammunition, several Boko Haram/ISWAP flags, links of 12.7 × 108 mm ammunition, diesel powered grinding machines, large quantity of medical supplies, several bags of grains, pick up truck, underground logistics storage, as well as Petroleum and Oil Lubricant (POL) dump, which all further degraded the operational and logistical capability of the terrorists.
The advancing troops came under armed drone attacks by the terrorists, but maintained momentum and continued the offensive.
A second attempt was also decisively repelled, forcing the terrorists to withdraw, reaffirming troops’ dominance of the area.
Despite sustained engagements, troop morale has remained high, and fighting efficiency maintained.
The general security situation in the area is calm, but unpredictable, with troops remaining vigilant, and at a high state of readiness.
The Military High Command affirms that the operations will continue, as troops remain resolute in their mission to eliminate terrorist threats, protect civilians, and restore lasting peace and stability to the North East.
(Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie)
