Troops Thwart Attack on 162 Amphibious Battalion in Borno

Troops Thwart Attack on 162 Amphibious Battalion in Borno

The Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI has thwarted an attack by ISWAP terrorists on the 162 Amphibious Battalion Forward Operating Base in Mandaragirau, Biu Local government Area of Borno State.

The terrorists attempted to breach the military base at about 0200 hours on 15 August 2026, when they launched a simultaneous assault on the location from two fronts.

However, troops at the base promptly interdict the terrorists along one of the axis of advance,  resulting in a heavy exchange of fire during which the combat team decisively defeated the attackers on that front.

“The second group of terrorists attempted to bypass the ambush team and infiltrate the camp but they were equally met with superior firepower and successfully defeated.

“The coordinated and aggressive response forced the insurgents to withdraw in confusion, after which troops immediately launched a hot pursuit and thoroughly exploited the contact area as well as their withdrawal routes.

“In a clear demonstration of tactical proficiency and combat dominance, the troops neutralized several terrorists and recovered a substantial quantity of equipment comprising AK-47 rifles with loaded magazines, rocket propelled grenade launcher with bombs and chargers, one camcoder video camera and several other combat enablers.

“Subsequent footages obtained from the surveillance systems further showed the terrorists dragging several bodies of their cohorts killed towards the Timbuktu Triangle. Notably, no single casualty on own troops,” Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer, OPHK Headquarters, said in a statement.

The statement said that the successful defeat of this multi-pronged attack highlights the high state of readiness, aggressive posture, and operational effectiveness of OPHK troops with the additional impetus from the military high command.

“The Theatre Command therefore commends the leadership, courage, and professionalism of troops of 162 Amphibious Battalion for their exceptional bravery and tactical excellence in decisively defeating the terrorists’ assault.

“Operation HADIN KAI remains resolute in its determination to dominate the battlespace, deny terrorists freedom of action, and restore lasting peace and security across the North East,” the statement added.