Troops repel attacks on multiple Borno military bases
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully repelled several coordinated attacks by insurgents on four military locations in Borno State. According to Lt. Col. Sanni Uba, the soldiers responded with overwhelming force, neutralising several terrorists, including key leaders. The operations involved both ground and air components, with precision air strikes targeting fleeing insurgents. Some soldiers lost their lives during the fierce engagements, but all military bases remain under control.
What happened
- Insurgents attempted to overrun military locations at Konduga, Marte, Jakana, and Mainok.
- Troops executed flanking manoeuvres and received reinforcements from Sectors 1 and 2 to repel the attackers.
- Several terrorist leaders, including key Amirs, were neutralised during the counter-offensive.
- Precision air strikes were conducted overnight against fleeing terrorists and hostile positions.
- Some soldiers, including a gallant officer, lost their lives, but all bases remain firmly under the control of Operation Hadin Kai troops.
