Troops foil B’Haram attacks, kill 29 in Borno, Yobe
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised 29 terrorists in coordinated operations across Borno and Yobe states between Saturday and Sunday.
The operations were carried out in Lamusheri Village, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, as well as at the Forward Operating Base, Limankara and Kukawa in Borno State.
In a statement on Sunday, the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai, Lt. Col. Sanni Uba, said the operations demonstrated sustained pressure on terrorist enclaves across the theatre.
“Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have once again demonstrated clear combat superiority by decisively thwarting coordinated terrorist attacks in Limankara and Kukawa,” he said.
The neutralised terriorists…Credit. Army
According to him, 15 terrorists were neutralised in Gujba, while 14 were killed during the Kukawa operations.
He explained that troops of Sector 2, under Operation Desert Sanity V, acting on intelligence backed by surveillance and reconnaissance platforms, conducted a precision operation in the early hours of February 22 around Lamusheri Village, identified as a key terrorist logistics hub.
“Despite coming under fire on approach, troops, in synergy with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, outflanked the terrorists and cut off their withdrawal routes. During the ensuing firefight, 15 terrorists were neutralised while scores fled with gunshot wounds,” Uba stated.
He added that terrorists who attempted to infiltrate FOB Limankara were repelled.
“There were no casualties or equipment losses on the side of own troops, while human intelligence confirmed several casualties on the part of the terrorists. The situation remains firmly under control,” he said.
Troops during the operation to neutralise terriorists…Credit. Nigerian Army
On the Kukawa attack, Uba said the insurgents launched a coordinated multi-pronged assault but were overpowered by superior firepower and air support.
“Overpowered by superior fire and coordinated resistance from ground troops and air support, the terrorists withdrew dragging away casualties,” he added.
During exploitation, troops recovered 13 AK-47 rifles, 16 loaded magazines, three handheld radios and other items.
However, one soldier was killed in action, while some equipment was destroyed by rocket fire. The wounded personnel were evacuated and are in stable condition.
“The sustained and synchronised operations across multiple fronts underscore OPHK’s resolve to degrade terrorists’ combat capacity,” Uba said, adding that the military high command commended the troops and urged them to maintain the operational tempo.
