Khadijat Yusuf
Maiduguri
The Armed Forces of Nigeria says it's troops under OPERATION Hadin Kai has neutralized scores of terrorists while attempting to infiltrate troops' new location in New Marte area of Borno State.
The Acting spokesman at the Headquarters Theatre Command Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Reuben Kovangiya, while confirming the attack disclosed that some terrorists fled with bullet wounds.
The terrorists who were planning to wreck havoc on the location before they were decimated were overpowered following air component's immediate provision of Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance, as well as offensive fire support for the ground troops.
The terrorists' failed attack, which happened on Tuesday morning, was foiled by the soldiers from 24 Task Force Brigade Garrison and 134 Special Forces Battalion.
Captain Kovangiya added that troops recovered one of the Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device SUV abandoned by the terrorists during pursuit by troops, including several motorcycles conveying the terrorists destroyed by the precision strikes of the air troops.
He said, "In a well-coordinated operation by ground forces bolstered by the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI, scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists were neutralized in a foiled attack on their location in New Marte, Borno State.
"The failed attack took place in the early hours of May 27, 2025, when insurgents attempted to infiltrate the troops' location in New Marte.
"A firefight ensued, and reinforcements from 24 Task Force Brigade Garrison and 134 Special Forces Battalion, swiftly mobilized to the location, engaging the terrorists with heavy gunfire."
He, however, described it as "regrettable" that two soldiers paid the supreme price during the exchange of gunfire.
"Regrettably, two soldiers paid the ultimate sacrifice. Troops also discovered lifeless bodies of the terrorists, with traces of blood on their withdrawal routes, further suggesting more casualties inflicted on the terrorists.
"In a related development, some terrorists also met their waterloo, receiving a bloody nose from the gallant troops, when they made a daring attempt to attack the Foward Operating Base at Kumshe.
"Consequently, the resilient and determined troops have vowed to keep terrorists on the back foot and deny them freedom of action.
"The collaborative effort demonstrates the renewed jointness and team spirit in the fight against terrorism, geared towards bringing lasting peace to enable socio-economic activities thrive in the North East region, in line with the mandate of Operation HADIN KAI."
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