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Nigerian Army Repels Large-Scale Attack by Terrorists, Neutralizes Several Insurgents

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The Nigerian Army said it successfully repelled a large-scale attack by suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in Bitta, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno, resulting in no casualties among the soldiers. According to the Army, several terrorists were killed and AK-47 rifles and other arms and ammunition were recovered. The attack, which occurred on Saturday, July 26, at about 10:25 p.m., was repelled by troops of Operation HADIN KAI, who engaged the insurgents in a fierce firefight. The general security situation in Bitta remains calm, although unpredictable, with troops' morale and combat readiness remaining high.

Key Takeaways:

  • The attack occurred on Saturday, July 26, at about 10:25 p.m. in Bitta, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno.
  • Suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists launched the attack, which was repelled by troops of Operation HADIN KAI.
  • No casualties were recorded among the soldiers, but several terrorists were neutralized in the encounter.
  • Troops recovered AK-47 rifles and other arms and ammunition from the insurgents.
  • In a follow-up assessment, the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 7 Division led a team of senior military commanders to Bitta on Sunday, July 27.
  • The GOC ordered the immediate reorganisation and remobilisation of troops to fortify the area and maintain high operational alertness.
  • The general security situation in Bitta and its environs remains calm, although unpredictable, while troops' morale and combat readiness remain high.
  • Operation HADIN KAI is the Nigerian military's ongoing counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operation in the North East.

Statistics:

  • 7: The number of divisions comprises the Nigerian military's operational structure, with the 7 Division playing a key role in the counterinsurgency operation.
  • 1: The number of casualties recorded among the soldiers, with no fatalities reported.
  • 10:25 p.m.: The time at which the attack occurred on Saturday, July 26.
  • 26: The day of the month on which the attack occurred, July 26.
  • 27: The day of the month on which the follow-up assessment was conducted, July 27.

Sources:

  • Post on the Nigerian Army's official X handle (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday.
  • NAN (no date mentioned in the original source).

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