Troops Kill 9 Terrorists In Borno LGAs

Troops of “Operation Hadin Kai” Joint Task Force in the North East have killed nine Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists.

They also recovered ammunition during a fierce battle with the terrorists in three Borno local government areas of Konduga, Bama and Gwoza.

In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Maiduguri by the spokesman of “Operation Hadin Kai”, Captain Reuben Kovangiya,  said the troops also foiled the terrorists’ attempt to lay mines on a bridge on Marte-Dikwa Road , recovering two heavy Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and IED equipment from the terrorists, following the firefight.

He said, “In line with the directives from the military high command, the troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), supported by the Air Component OPHK, have sustained a series of offensive operations, including ambushes and fighting patrols in the North East, leading to the neutralization of  9 terrorists and the recovery of AK-47 Rifles and PKT Machine guns in Konduga, Bama, and Gwoza local government general areas.

” Troops also thwarted terrorists’ attempt to lay mines on a bridge along road  Marte – Dikwa, recovering 2 heavy Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) and IED equipment from the terrorists, following a firefight.”

He said the sustained operations highlight OPHK’s determination to deny the insurgents freedom of action.