Army Says 24 Boko Haram Fighters Killed in Borno Operations
The Nigerian Army has said that troops of Operation Hadin Kai neutralised 24 Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in a series of coordinated operations across Borno State.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by Captain Reuben Kovangiya, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Theatre Command.
According to the statement, the operations were carried out between July 4 and 9, in collaboration with the Air Component, Civilian Joint Task Force, and local hunters.
The Army said the operations took place in multiple locations, including Platari, Komala, Kawuri, Madarari, Leno Kura, and Bula Marwa, among others.
At Platari, troops reportedly ambushed terrorists moving from the Sambisa axis and killed three. Another fighter was said to have been neutralised in Komala during a similar operation.
In Kawuri, the Army said two terrorists conveying logistics were killed, while in Madarari, troops allegedly repelled an attempt to infiltrate an IDP camp, killing one insurgent.
Further operations in Leno Kura and Ngoshe-Ashigashiya reportedly led to the elimination of additional fighters and the recovery of items including motorcycles, food, and arms.
The statement also noted that in Bula Marwa and Pambula, clearance and patrol operations resulted in the killing of more terrorists and the destruction of their hideouts.
On July 9, troops were said to have killed three insurgents in Tangalanga and Bula Marwa, recovering rifles and ammunition during exploitation of the area.
Captain Kovangiya stated that the operations demonstrate ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist enclaves and improve security in the Northeast.
