Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised 38 suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters during an operation in Borno State.
The Joint Task Force, North East, said the operation was carried out on Saturday morning after terrorists launched an ആക്രമ attack on a Forward Operating Base in Mandaragirau, Sector 2.
According to a statement by the task force’s spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the troops responded with coordinated ambushes and a strong offensive-defensive strategy that forced the attackers into a chaotic retreat.
The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai also provided close air support, delivering targeted strikes that intensified pressure on the fleeing insurgents.
The military said follow-up operations along the terrorists’ escape routes led to further heavy losses.
“A total of about 38 terrorists were neutralised, with eight bodies recovered within the immediate area of engagement. Human intelligence from locals confirmed over 30 additional bodies and weapons scattered along the Garin Mallum–Garin Gajere axis into the Timbuktu Triangle,” the statement said.
Troops also recovered seven AK-47 rifles, eight magazines, four RPG bombs, and assorted ammunition during the operation.
No fatalities were recorded among the troops, although one Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle was hit by RPG fire. Injured personnel were promptly treated and stabilised.
The military added that the scale of losses inflicted on the insurgents sparked celebrations among local communities and reflects the continued operational dominance of troops in the region.
