PHOTO: Troops Neutralise 15 Terrorists in Air Strike Near Pulka
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have neutralised 15 terrorists in a precision air strike north-west of Pulka in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
The operation, conducted at about 11:50 p.m. on Friday, October 23, followed credible intelligence and confirmed sightings of terrorist movements in the area, according to a statement issued on Saturday by the Theatre Command.
The statement, signed by the Acting Military Information Officer, Captain Mohammed Goni, said the air strike was followed by ground operations to exploit the area and consolidate the gains.
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It described the operation as part of the military’s sustained offensive against terrorist groups in the North-East, aimed at disrupting their movements, degrading their operational capabilities and denying them freedom of action.
The Theatre Command said the operation demonstrated the effectiveness of intelligence-led targeting and coordinated military action in sustaining pressure on terrorist elements operating within the theatre.
It reaffirmed the troops’ commitment to defeating terrorism and insurgency, protecting civilians and creating conditions for the restoration of normalcy and socioeconomic activities in affected communities.
The command also urged residents to continue cooperating with security agencies by providing timely and credible information about suspicious movements and activities.
It stressed that sustained collaboration between the military and civilian populations remained critical to consolidating operational gains and achieving lasting peace and security across the region.
By PRNigeria
