Troops foil fresh Borno attack, gun down Boko Haram terrorists

Troops of the North East ‘Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have killed nine members of Boko Haram terrorising parts of Konduga, Bama and Gwoza Local Government Areas of Borno state.

The insurgents had attempted to blow up the Marte-Dikwa bridge but were thwarted by the troops, who uncovered 17 IEDs under the bridge.

Several arms, ammunition and other logistics belonging to the neutralized terrorists were also uncovered.

On Wednesday, the Deputy Director Army Public Relations, Headquarters North East OPHK in Maiduguri on Wednesday, Captain Reuben Kovangiya, said the troops carried out another successful operation.

“In line with the directives from the military high command, the troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), supported by the Air Component OPHK have sustained series of offensive operations.

“These includes ambushes and fighting patrols in the North East, leading to the neutralization of 9 terrorists, recovery of AK-47 Rifles and PKT Machine guns in Konduga, Bama and Gwoza Local Government general areas.

“Troops also thwarted terrorists’ attempt to lay mines on a bridge along road Marte – Dikwa, recovering 2 heavy Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) and IED equipment from the terrorists, following a firefight.

“The sustained operations highlight OPHK’s determination to deny the insurgents freedom of action,” Kovangiya stated.

He therefore enjoined members of the public to continue to give their maximum support to the military, especially troops of OPHK, and other security agencies by providing information on any suspicious movement or activities of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists.