The military has announced the neutralisation of 15 terrorists in a precision air strike conducted north-west of Pulka in Gwoza Local Government Council of Borno State.
Key Highlights
- Military neutralises 15 terrorists in a precision air strike north-west of Pulka, Gwoza LGA, Borno State.
- Strike carried out at about 11:50 p.m. on Friday after intelligence reports and confirmed sightings.
- Ground troops followed up to exploit the area and consolidate gains.
- Operation Hadin Kai urges residents to keep providing timely information on suspicious movements.
The operation was carried out at about 11:50 p.m. on Friday, following intelligence reports and confirmed sightings of suspected terrorist movements in the area.
The theatre command of Operation Hadin Kai disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday by its acting Military Information Officer, Captain Mohammed Goni.
According to the statement, the air strike was followed by ground operations aimed at exploiting the area and consolidating the gains recorded during the engagement.
Intelligence-Led Targeting Disrupts Terrorist Movements
The military said the operation demonstrates the effectiveness of intelligence-led targeting and coordinated military action in disrupting terrorist movements and weakening their operational capabilities.
It added that the offensive is part of ongoing efforts to deny terrorist groups freedom of movement and prevent them from threatening communities across the North-East.
The statement noted that troops have sustained pressure on terrorist elements through intelligence gathering and the coordinated deployment of available military resources.
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Operation Hadin Kai Seeks Public Support
It further stated that Operation Hadin Kai remains committed to combating terrorism and insurgency, protecting law-abiding citizens and creating conditions for the restoration of normalcy and socio-economic activities in affected communities.
The theatre command assured residents that troops would maintain the momentum of ongoing operations with vigilance, determination and professionalism.
It also called on members of the public to continue supporting security agencies by providing timely and credible information about suspicious movements and activities.
The military emphasised that cooperation between troops and civilians remained crucial to consolidating operational gains and achieving lasting peace and security across the North-East, in line with the mandate of the Nigerian Army and other services.
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