Troops Repel ISWAP/Boko Haram Attack in Kirawa, Eliminate 12 Terrorists
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have repelled an attempted attack by suspected ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorists on a military location in Kirawa, along the Nigeria–Cameroon border in Borno State, killing at least 12 insurgents.
The attempted infiltration occurred in the early hours of Thursday during ongoing Operation DESERT SANITY and SIEGE OPERATIONS within Sector 1 of the OPHK Area of Responsibility.
According to the military, the terrorists targeted positions occupied by troops of the 153 Task Force Battalion and associated forces in the Kirawa axis. However, vigilant troops, supported by members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), detected the movement of the insurgents early and responded with what the military described as “overwhelming firepower.”
The fierce resistance forced the attackers to abandon the mission and retreat towards the Cameroon axis while sustaining heavy casualties.
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Military authorities disclosed that coordinated Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) assets, alongside platforms of the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI and partner forces, provided support throughout the operation.
Following the encounter, troops confirmed the neutralisation of 12 terrorists, while several others reportedly escaped with gunshot wounds, as evidenced by blood trails along their withdrawal routes.
Items recovered from the scene included AK-47 rifles, rocket-propelled grenade systems, ammunition and a PKT machine gun.
The military stated that troops, in conjunction with the CJTF, have maintained heightened vigilance in the area while exploitation operations continue to track fleeing insurgents and recover additional weapons and equipment.
The Joint Task Force reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining pressure on terrorist groups operating in the North-East until they are completely neutralised.
The Military High Command commended the troops for their gallantry, professionalism and swift response, noting that the successful repulsion of the attack was the third such feat recorded within the week.
The statement was signed by the Media Information Officer of Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, on Friday.
By PRNigeria
