Army Seeks Timely Intelligence After ISWAP Offensive

The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, has called for timely intelligence after defeating Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Buratai, Biu local government area of Borno State.

A statement issued yesterday in Maiduguri by the acting military information officer, OPHK, Captain Mohammed Goni, said in the early hours of yesterday, ISWAP terrorists launched multiple attacks on troops’ locations at Dusten Kura and Chara Road in Buratai, Biu LGA of Borno State.

However, the alert troops, supported by robust intelligence, promptly detected the incursion and responded with superior firepower in a well-coordinated air and ground counter-attack.

According to him, the prompt and effective employment of the Air Component of OPHK, particularly Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance as well as precision strike platforms from the Nigerian Air force, proved decisive.

Goni added that the precision air support integrated seamlessly with ground forces, disrupted the terrorists’ assault and inflicted heavy casualties on the attackers, forcing them to flee in confusion.

“It is worthy to note that no casualties were recorded on own troops, while the terrorists suffered significant losses in personnel and equipment,” he said.

The OPHK spokesman noted that this latest success underscores the high state of readiness of OPHK troops and the synergy between the ground and air components in maintaining relentless pressure on the terrorists.

He said the Theatre Command remains committed to denying insurgents freedom of action and ensuring the safety of law-abiding citizens across the North East theatre.

“The public is urged to continue providing timely intelligence to security forces and to remain vigilant. OPHK would continue to sustain aggressive offensive operations to decisively degrade terrorist capabilities and restore lasting peace to the region,” Goni added.