Troops Smash Bomb-Laden Vehicles, Repel ISWAP Attack on FOB Mairari
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have successfully repelled a coordinated attack by ISWAP terrorists on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Mairari, dealing a decisive blow to the group’s operational capability and destroying multiple bomb-laden vehicles.
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The assault, which began late on December 12, 2025, and continued into the early hours of December 13, was thwarted through coordinated ground and air operations, eliminating scores of terrorists and recovering a cache of arms.
VBIEDs Neutralized, FOB Secured
During the attack, terrorists attempted to breach the base using two Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIEDs). Both devices were promptly detected and neutralized by the troops, preventing any penetration of the base.
CCTV footage and field observations confirmed that several terrorists were killed, while others sustained serious injuries as surviving elements evacuated their dead and wounded. The two neutralized VBIEDs were destroyed by OPHK defensive fire, causing damage to two points along the road, but the FOB remained secure, highlighting the preparedness and resilience of the troops.
Arms and Logistics Recovered
Following the failed assault, OPHK troops of Sector 3, supported by the Theatre Command Quick Reaction Group, the Nigeria Police Crack Team, and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), conducted a thorough exploitation of the area.
The operation led to the discovery of multiple terrorist casualties and the seizure of abandoned weapons, ammunition, and logistics.
Recovered items included:
* AK-47 rifles, magazines, and ammunition.
* PKT rounds and hand grenades.
* Motorcycles, communication devices, combat gear, and medical supplies.
These recoveries have further degraded the terrorists’ operational capacity and denied them freedom of action in the area.
Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer for the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, confirmed that troops are currently conducting aggressive patrols to prevent further terrorist activity and reassure local communities.
By PRNigeria
