Soldiers stop Boko Haram and ISWAP attacks in Borno communities
Troops from Operation HADIN KAI have successfully pushed back coordinated attacks by suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters in Pulka and Mandaragirau, Borno State. According to a statement from Lt. Col. Sani Uba, insurgents tried to overrun military positions but were met with strong resistance. The military reported heavy losses for the attackers, including the death of a senior commander. Some soldiers and Civilian Joint Task Force members were killed or injured during the confrontations.
What happened
- Troops repelled attacks by Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters in Pulka and Mandaragirau.
- Insurgents launched a fierce assault from the Sambisa Forest but were stopped after an intense firefight.
- A senior terrorist commander, Abou Aisha, was killed, and the attackers lost significant weapons and equipment.
- Some soldiers and Civilian Joint Task Force members were killed or injured, while others received medical attention after evacuation.
- The military commended the troops for their professionalism and reaffirmed its commitment to restoring peace in the region.
