Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled a coordinated attack by ISWAP terrorists on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) Mandaragirau in Borno, killing 38 insurgents. The attack occurred in the early hours of Saturday, with the terrorists launching a “half-hearted” assault on the FOB.
The troops responded with a coordinated offensive-defensive operation, forcing the insurgents into a disorderly retreat. Air support and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) were provided to enhance precision strikes. The troops pursued the fleeing insurgents, inflicting further losses.
The military recovered 7 AK-47 rifles, 8 magazines, 4 rocket-propelled grenade bombs, and assorted ammunition. No fatalities were recorded among troops, although one Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle was hit by rocket-propelled grenade fire.
The scale of losses suffered by the insurgents has sparked jubilation among local communities, underscoring the sustained dominance of troops in denying terrorists freedom of action in the North-East. The Military High Command has commended the troops for their gallantry and resilience