Nigerian Armed Forces Intensify Efforts to Combat Terrorism

Strategic Insights -

Troops operating under Operation Hadin Kai in Borno have restrategised to neutralise the recent upsurge of terrorists' activities. The Nigerian Armed Forces have heightened surveillance, patrol, and ambush operations in different locations to prevent attacks by insurgents. Commanding officers of the 212 Battalion and Forward Operation Base (FOB) Tungushe have expressed their determination to win the war against terrorism, urging the media and civilians to support their efforts.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nigerian Armed Forces have restrategised their operations to combat the recent upsurge of terrorist activities in Borno, with troops in different locations heightening surveillance, patrol, and ambush operations.
  • The Commanding Officer of 212 Battalion, Lt.-Col. Christian Okupe, emphasized the importance of protecting locals and ensuring their safety to carry out farming activities without fear of attacks by Boko Haram terrorists.
  • The Forward Operation Base (FOB) Tungushe has been tasked with protecting the locals and ensuring they can carry out their daily activities without issue.
  • The troops at FOB Molai have recorded huge successes in recent times, with successful ambushes on the terrorists, recovering six 105mm howitzer bombs from them.
  • The Acting Commanding Officer of FOB Molai, Maj. Darush Yusuf, stated that the troops' equipment is 100% operational, and all soldiers are happy with their welfare.
  • The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, and Resettlement, Borno State, Ali Gonilawan, praised the military's efforts in dealing with the terrorists, enabling the government to continue construction of 500 housing units for internally displaced persons (IDPs).

Statistics:

  • 500 housing units are being constructed in Dalwa community for the resettlement of IDPs.
  • 6 105mm howitzer bombs were recovered from terrorists at the Kumala to Sambisa forest crossing point by the troops at FOB Molai.
  • The troops at FOB Molai have recorded significant successes in recent times, with successful ambushes on the terrorists.

Sources:

  • News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
  • www.nannews.ng