Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) and Joint Activity Drive North East, have efficiently thwarted a coordinated terrorist assault on Ahead Working Base (FOB) Kangar, positioned at Mallam Fatori in Borno State, within the early hours of Tuesday.
This was disclosed in an announcement issued by Sani Uba, Lieutenant Colonel, Media Info Officer, Joint Activity Drive North East Operation HADIN KAI.
“The assault, launched at about 0430hrs by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, concerned the usage of armed drones and mortar fireplace concentrating on the defensive positions of the bottom. The troops, strengthened by the Most important Drive from the Battalion below Sector 3, displayed distinctive gallantry and tactical superiority to defeat the assault.
Regardless of the preliminary use of drones and oblique fireplace, the troops held their floor, partaking the terrorists in a fierce firefight supported by shut air help from the Nigerien Fighter Floor Assault platforms.
The terrorists, overwhelmed by the superior firepower and coordination of the joint pressure, retreated in disarray into the waterways of the Tumbuns, evacuating a number of of their casualties.
A post-battle exploitation of the world confirmed the neutralisation of six terrorists and restoration of the next objects: 5 AK-47 rifles; Eight AK-47 rifle magazines; 258 rounds of seven.62mm x 39 ammunition; 5 RPG bombs; 4 armed drone bombs; 5 36-type hand grenades; Two bandoliers and One Android cellphone,” he stated.
The assertion additional revealed that follow-on air interdiction by the Nigerian Air Drive together with the Nigerien Air Drive on the retreating terrorists additional neutralised extra scores of the miscreants.
“A number of personnel of the Joint Activity Drive Operation HADIN KAI and a few members of the Civilian Joint Activity Drive (CJTF) sustained minor accidents through the engagement. They’ve since been evacuated by Multinational Joint Activity Drive (MNJTF) platforms for medical consideration and are all in steady situation. The MNJTF additionally offered Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) help to reinforce situational consciousness for the bottom troops.
Exploitation operations are ongoing within the waterways and adjoining areas to trace fleeing terrorists and deny them freedom of motion. Troops’ morale and combating effectivity stay excessive as they proceed to keep up dominance within the basic space.
The Navy Excessive Command counseled the gallant troops for his or her resilience, braveness, and professionalism within the face of adversity. The Nigerian Armed Forces stay dedicated to restoring peace and safety within the North East area via sustained and coordinated operations,” it added.