A coordinated effort of troops of ‘Operation HADIN KAI’ in the North East, killed scores of Boko Haram terrorists terrorists and successfully repelled an by the terrorists on Buratai Town in Biu Local Government Area and Mallam Fatori in Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State.
Buratai is the hometown of the former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Yusuf Buratai (rtd).
The failed attack on Buratai Town occurred in the early hours of Thursday, June 5, 2025, when the terrorists attempted to deceitfully infiltrate troops’ location from all angles.
The troops, however, swiftly engaged the terrorists with heavy gunfire while the air component provided close air support to the troops.
Capt. Reuben Kuvangiya, the acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Headquarters Theatre Command ‘Operation Hadin Kai’, disclosed this on Thursday.
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He said: “So far, troops have discovered several lifeless bodies of terrorists and recovered a 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 firepower, causing the terrorists to flee in disarray, with support from air platforms.
“The resilient forces pursued the retreating terrorists after hours of the gun duel, neutralizing scores of the insurgents while others fled with gunshot wounds.
“Preliminary discoveries revealed several terrorists killed, with many AK-47 rifles, general purpose machine guns, rocket propelled guns, and other terrorist 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 support.
“The coordinated efforts, again underscores the determined efforts to jointly deny the terrorists freedom of action by ‘Operation HADIN KAI,” Capt Kuvangiya stated.
