Soldiers Kill Terrorists, Seize Weapons, Motorcycles in Night Raid
Troops of the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have intensified offensive operations across the theatre under Operation Desert Sanity V, recording notable successes against terrorist elements.
In Sector 2, troops working in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force conducted a night operation around Muktum and Ngirbuwa villages, where they neutralised scores of terrorists. During the operation, two AK-47 rifles, three motorcycles, and several mobile phones were recovered.
Further exploitation along the terrorists’ withdrawal route revealed drag marks and a shallow grave, suggesting additional enemy casualties.
In a related development, troops of Sector 1 engaged fleeing terrorists along the Bulayobe–Darel Jamel axis as the insurgents attempted to cross the Main Supply Route. The terrorists reportedly fled in disarray, abandoning two sacks containing assorted logistics items suspected to be intended for terrorist operations.
Military authorities noted that although the general security situation across the theatre remains calm, it is still unpredictable. They, however, assured that troops’ morale and operational efficiency remain high as they continue to dominate their areas of responsibility and disrupt terrorist activities.
Headquarters OPHK reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining offensive pressure on Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters until lasting peace and economic stability are fully restored in the North East region.
