Troops thwart another terrorists attack in Borno 

Troops thwart another terrorists attack in Borno 

Troops of the Joint Task Force North East , Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gajibo in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State, have thwarted a coordinated attack by a large number of suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists mounted on motorcycles and armed with support weapons.

A statement issued by Lt. Colonel Sani Uba, the OPHK spokesman, said that the terrorists were detected as they advanced towards the town from multiple directions.

“Troops responded swiftly with heavy firepower, including mortar engagements, forcing the attackers to withdraw in disarray. Subsequent exploitation led to the recovery of ammunition and combat accessories. No casualties were recorded among troops,” he stated.

Lt Colonel Uba said troops have in a separate operation, arrested two suspected Boko Haram collaborators in Gubio town.

‘The suspects, both cattle rearers, are currently in custody and undergoing further investigation.

“Similarly, troops, acting on credible intelligence obtained from a surrendered terrorist associate, arrested a suspected logistics supplier identified as Umar Ahmadu in Gwoza.

“The suspect reportedly confessed to supplying items to terrorists on multiple occasions and is currently under interrogation.

“Earlier, a 17-year-old family member of a terrorist, surrendered to troops along the Gwoza–Limankara axis after escaping from a terrorist enclave in the Mandara Mountains.

“Preliminary findings indicate that sustained military pressure and lack of basic necessities within the enclave contributed to his decision to surrender.”

Meanwhile, troops of OPHK have intercepted and rescued two people kidnapped from Mafa town, but were able to escape from their captors.

“The victims, who escaped from captivity under poor visibility, have been handed over for further medical evaluation and necessary action.

“These coordinated operations highlight the sustained pressure being mounted on terrorist elements, targeting their mobility, logistics networks, and support structures.

“It is important to state that troops would continue to maintain high vigilance and an aggressive operational posture to forestall any threat within the theatre of OPHK.

“The Joint Task Force reassures the public of its unwavering commitment to sustaining ongoing operations aimed at defeating terrorism and restoring lasting security, peace and economic stability across the North East region,” the OPHK spokesman said.