US EditionTroops Foil ISWAP Attack, Kill Several Terrorists, Recover Weapons in Borno
Operation Hadin Kai troops neutralized two vehicle-borne bombs, killed several ISWAP militants, and seized weapons and supplies during a coordinated attack on their Mairari base.
- On Saturday, Operation Hadin Kai troops repelled a coordinated ISWAP attack at a Forward Operating Base in Mairari, thwarting the overnight assault with ground and air operations.
- Using VBIEDs, ISWAP militants attempted to breach the base, but Lt Colonel Sani Uba confirmed Saturday they were detected and destroyed by defensive fire.
- Following the thwarted assault, joint forces including OPHK Sector 3 troops, Theatre Command Quick Reaction Group, Nigeria Police Crack Team and Civilian Joint Task Force recovered numerous casualties and seized items including AK-47 rifles, PKT rounds, hand grenades, motorcycles, communications gear and medical supplies.
- Command emphasised there was no breach and highlighted the operational readiness and professionalism of command personnel and troops on duty at the Mairari Forward Operating Base.
- Operation Hadin Kai will continue aggressive patrols to deter further terrorist activity and reassure local communities in Borno State, prioritizing protecting civilians, disrupting terrorist networks, and restoring peace.
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Troops repel ISWAP attack in Mairari, destroy Vehicle-Borne IEDs, recover arms cache
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Troops repel ISWAP attack on Mairari base in Borno
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have successfully stopped an attack by ISWAP terrorists on a military base in Mairari, Borno State.According to a statement by the Media Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, Lt.-Col. Sani Uba, the terrorists tried to break into the Forward Operating Base using two vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIEDs) on Friday night leading to a scuffle that continued into the early hours of Saturday.However, t…
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