Troops Foil Terrorists’ Attacks In Borno,  Neutralise Scores Of Insurgents,  Recover Assorted Arms

By; SÀDIQ ABUBAKAR,  Maiduguri 

In yet another  coordinated effort by the ground forces and Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), scores of terrorists have been neutralised, with assorted arms and ammunition recovered, in a foiled attack on troops in Buratai, Biu Local Government Area and Mallam Fatori,  Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State.

A statement issued and signed by Captain  Reuben Kovangiya, the  Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, Headquarters Theatre Command Operation HADIN KAI on Thursday and made available to newsmen in Maiduguri,  said that  the failed attack on Buratai, occurred in the early hours of Thursday  June 5, 2025, when the terrorists attempted to deceitfully infiltrate troops’ location from all  approaches.

 The troops however, swiftly engaged the terrorists with heavy gunfire, while the Air Component provided close Air support to the gallant troops.

So far, troops have discovered several lifeless bodies of terrorists and recovered large cache of assorted arms and ammunition. Troops are currently exploiting the general area. 

Similarly, the troops of Mallam Fatori also foiled another attack by the terrorists, who attempted to attack troops’ location from different fronts. The troops engaged the insurgents with  superior fire power, causing the terrorists to flee in disarray, with support from ACC air platforms.

 The resilient troops pursued the retreating terrorists after hours of gun duel, neutralising scores of the insurgents, while others fled with gun shot wounds.

Preliminary discoveries, revealed several terrorists killed, with many AK-47 Rifles, General Purpose Machine Guns, Rocket Propelled Guns and other terrorists equipment have been recovered. 

 Exploitation of the general area is currently ongoing by the determined troops, with Air Component and Nigerian Army Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Command providing air supports.

The coordinated efforts, again underscors the determined efforts to jointly deny the terrorists freedom of action by Operation HADIN KAI.