Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised scores of terrorists and recovered assorted arms in failed attacks on troops’ locations in Buratai and Mallam Fatori towns in Biu and Abadam local government areas of Borno State.
A statement by the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations
Headquarters Theatre Command Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Reuben Kovangiva said the terrorists were repelled by the ground forces and Air Component of OPHK.
Kovangiva said the terrorists in the early hours of Thursday 5 June, 2025 attacked troops in Buratai, Biu local government area when they attempted to deceitfully infiltrate troops’ location from all approaches.
The Acting Deputy Director said the troops swiftly engaged the terrorists with heavy gunfire, while the Air Component provided close Air support to the gallant troops.
“So far, troops have discovered several lifeless bodies of terrorists and recovered large cache of assorted arms and ammunition. Troops are currently exploiting the general area,” he said.
In a related development, the troops of Mallam Fatori also foiled another attack by the terrorists who attempted to attack their location from different fronts.
According to the statement, the troops engaged the insurgents with superior fire power, causing the terrorists to flee in disarray, with support from ACC air platforms.
He added that the troops pursued the retreating terrorists after hours of gun duel, neutralising scores of the insurgents, while others fled with gun shot wounds.
He said, “Preliminary discoveries, revealed several terrorists killed, with many AK-47 rifles, general purpose machine guns, rocket propelled guns and other terrorists equipment recovered.
“Exploitation of the general area is currently ongoing by the determined troops, with Air Component and Nigerian Army Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Command providing air supports,” he said.
He noted that the coordinated efforts, again underscores the determined efforts to jointly deny the terrorists freedom of action in the general area.
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