Military Foils Terror Attacks, Rescues Abductees l in North-East Offensives
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have recorded major operational successes across Nigeria’s North-East, including the foiling of coordinated terrorist attacks, neutralisation of insurgents, rescue of abducted civilians, and recovery of arms and ammunition, military authorities have said.
The Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday by the Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba.
According to the statement, troops operating in conjunction with Operation DESERT SANITY V/Siege Operations sustained aggressive offensives against Boko Haram and ISWAP elements across Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states, while also ensuring peaceful Eid-el-Adha celebrations in the region.
In one of the major breakthroughs, troops successfully thwarted coordinated terrorist activities along the Buratai–Chara axis in Borno State after surveillance systems detected a large movement of insurgents.
“The troops swiftly engaged the hostile elements with offensive fire, forcing them to withdraw in disarray,” the statement said.
Quick Response Forces subsequently pursued the fleeing terrorists, inflicting significant casualties and recovering 169 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition. No casualty was recorded among the troops.
Similarly, troops of the 27 Task Force Brigade, working alongside members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local hunters, carried out a successful ambush operation around Kasaicia village in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.
The operation led to the killing of four Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, while two AK-47 rifles and empty magazines were recovered.
Troops of Sector 1 OPHK also repelled another terrorist attack along the Kirawa axis, inflicting heavy casualties on the insurgents while maintaining control of the area.
The military further disclosed that coordinated offensives were conducted along the Damboa–Kanama, Damboa–Gwoza, Goniri axis and Forward Operating Base Azir corridors to deny terrorists freedom of movement.
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In counter-criminality operations, troops arrested three suspected armed robbers at Gar Gwigwi village in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State following actionable intelligence.
Recovered items included mobile phones, wristwatches, charms, cash, a dagger and a dane gun, which was later returned to its owner after verification.
The suspects are currently in custody for further investigation.
Troops also arrested a suspected terrorist collaborator in Monguno, Borno State, while another suspected drug peddler was apprehended in Mubi South Local Government Area of Adamawa State with substances suspected to be cannabis sativa.
On rescue operations, the military said additional abducted civilians were rescued along the Ngoshe–Amuda axis, bringing the total number of rescued victims from the Ngoshe incident to 69.
In a related development, a kidnapped civilian rescued in the Gwoza axis revealed that he escaped from terrorist captivity due to sustained military bombardments of insurgent enclaves within the Mandara Mountains.
The statement added that four civilians rescued through collaboration with cross-border partners were formally received, medically attended to and reunited with their families.
Meanwhile, troops in Sector 2, Damaturu, Yobe State, marked the Eid-el-Adha celebration with a Sallah event hosted by the Sector Commander, Brigadier General Edet Effiong.
The event brought together troops, community leaders, dignitaries and patients from the Level II Field Hospital to strengthen civil-military relations and boost troop morale.
The commander commended the troops for their sacrifices and urged them to remain disciplined, resilient and committed to duty.
The military also reported the recovery of bombs, improvised explosive devices and other logistics items abandoned by fleeing terrorists during clearance operations in the Magza general area.
Reaffirming its commitment to restoring peace and stability in the North-East, the Theatre Command assured residents that troops would continue to sustain operational pressure on terrorist groups and protect civilians across the region.
“The successes recorded underscore the resolve, resilience and professionalism of troops of Operation HADIN KAI working in synergy with other security agencies and local stakeholders,” the statement added.
By PRNigeria
