Troops Neutralise 44 Terrorists in Borno, Disrupt IED-Laying Operation
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation HADIN KAI, have neutralised 44 suspected terrorists during coordinated operations in Borno State and the Lake Chad area.
The operations, conducted on October 26 and 28, also disrupted a suspected improvised explosive device (IED)-laying operation, with troops destroying a vehicle, motorcycles and IED materials.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer, the task force said troops engaged suspected terrorist elements at separate locations in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State on October 26 following intelligence reports and surveillance observations.
According to the statement, a battle damage assessment indicated that 28 terrorists were neutralised, while six others reportedly sustained injuries.
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In a separate operation on October 28, the Maritime Component of Operation HADIN KAI, deployed at the Naval Base Lake Chad in Baga, conducted offensive operations against terrorist targets within the Lake Chad area.
The task force said preliminary assessments indicated that eight terrorists were neutralised during the operation, while 10 others reportedly sustained varying degrees of injuries.
It added that an air interdiction mission also disrupted a suspected terrorist IED-laying operation, neutralising eight operatives and destroying their vehicle, motorcycles and explosive materials.
The operation prevented the suspected terrorists from proceeding with their planned activity, the statement said.
The military described the operations as part of sustained efforts to weaken terrorist networks, restrict their freedom of movement and protect communities across the North-East.
It reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining pressure on terrorist groups through coordinated, intelligence-led operations.
The Theatre Command also urged members of the public to provide credible information to security agencies to support ongoing efforts to restore lasting peace and security across the region.
By PRNigeria
