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Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have successfully repelled a coordinated attack by ISWAP terrorists targeting soldiers conducting operations in Mairari, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State on Friday.
Confirming the attack in a statement on Saturday, the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force North East, Lt Colonel Sani Uba, said the terrorists attempted to breach the base using two Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIEDs). He, however, stated that both devices were promptly detected and neutralised by the troops, preventing any penetration of the base.
“During the attack, terrorists attempted to breach the base using two Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIEDs). Both devices were promptly detected and neutralised by the troops, preventing any penetration of the base. CCTV footage and field observations confirmed that several terrorists were killed, while others sustained serious injuries as surviving elements evacuated their dead and wounded,” the statement said.
Recovered items include AK-47 rifles, magazines and ammunition, belts of PKT rounds, hand grenades, motorcycles, communication devices, combat gear, medical and sustainment items, and other materials indicative of sustained terrorist operations. These recoveries significantly degrade the operational capacity of the terrorists and deny them the ability to operate freely in the area.
Lt. Col. Una also confirmed that the two neutralised VBIEDs were destroyed by the OPHK defensive fire system, causing substantial damage to the road at two separate points. However, no breach of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) was recorded, underscoring the troops’ preparedness and resilience.
