By Our Reporter
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have eliminated scores of terrorists in a foiled attack on troops in Buratai, Biu Local Government Area and Mallam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Areas of Borno.
Capt. Reuben Kovangiya, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Theatre Command OPHK, in a statement on Thursday, said the operation was executed through a coordinated efforts by the ground forces and air component.
Kovangiya said that assorted arms and ammunition were recovered from the encounters.
He said the failed attack on Buratai, occurred in the early hours of Thursday, when the terrorists attempted to deceitfully infiltrate troops’ location from all approaches.
According to him, the troops however, swiftly engaged the terrorists with heavy gunfire, while the air component provided close Air support to the gallant troops.
“So far, troops have discovered several lifeless bodies of terrorists and recovered large cache of assorted arms and ammunition.
“Troops are currently exploiting the general area.
“Similarly, the troops of Mallam Fatori also foiled another attack by the terrorists, who attempted to attack troops’ location from different fronts.
“The troops engaged the insurgents with superior fire power, causing the terrorists to flee in disarray, with support from ACC air platforms.
“The resilient troops pursued the retreating terrorists after hours of gun duel, neutralising scores of the insurgents, while others fled with gun shot wounds.
“Preliminary discoveries, revealed several terrorists killed, with many AK-47 Rifles, General Purpose Machine Guns, Rocket Propelled Guns and other terrorists equipment have been recovered,” he said.
Kovangiya said the exploitation of the general area was currently ongoing by the determined troops, with air component and Nigerian Army Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Command providing air supports.
He said the coordinated efforts, again underscors the determined efforts of OPHK to jointly deny the terrorists freedom of action.
