Gallant Troops Foil Terrorist Ambush in Borno, Recover Arms and Vehicles
On 25th November 2024, terrorists mounted on gun trucks and motorcycles launched an early morning attack on troops of the 101 Special Forces Battalion under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) in Kukawa Town, Kukawa Local Government Area, Borno State. The attackers attempted to breach the camp using a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) from the Gudumbali axis.
The troops responded with overwhelming firepower, supported by the Air Component and the Nigerian Army's Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Command. Their coordinated efforts forced the terrorists to retreat in disarray, leaving heavy casualties.
During the operation, 12 terrorists were neutralized, while several others fled with injuries. Recovered items include:
5 AK-47 rifles
1 RPG bomb
1 RPG tube
2 Anti-Aircraft (AA) guns
1 QJC gun
1 NSV heavy machine gun
40 motorcycles
152 rounds of Shilka ammunition
Additionally, four out of seven VBIEDs deployed by the attackers were destroyed.
Regrettably, three soldiers lost their lives during the confrontation. Troops are currently conducting clearance operations and house-to-house searches to secure the area.
The Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen OO Oluyede, commended the troops for their bravery and urged them to sustain their momentum in ongoing operations. Operation HADIN KAI remains committed to eradicating terrorism in the Northeast to restore socio-economic stability in the region.
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