Nigerian Troops Repel Boko Haram Attack in Bita, Kill at Least 60 Terrorists

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Nigerian troops have successfully repelled a Boko Haram attack on a military base in Bita, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, killing at least 60 terrorists in the process. The operation, led by the 26 Task Force Brigade of Sector One, was supported by air raids and resulted in a prolonged firefight lasting until 3:23 a.m. This is the second time this week that terrorists have attempted to attack military bases in Borno, with both attempts failing. The recent attacks have forced the military to withdraw and restrategize in various parts of the state.

Key Takeaways:

  • At least 60 Boko Haram terrorists were killed after attempting to attack a military base in Bita, Borno State.
  • The operation was led by the 26 Task Force Brigade of Sector One and supported by air raids.
  • This is the second time this week that terrorists have attempted to attack military bases in Borno, with both attempts failing.
  • More than three military bases in Borno have been attacked in recent weeks, forcing the military to withdraw and restrategize.
  • According to National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu, Nigeria's counterinsurgency operations have led to the killing of more than 13,000 terrorists in the past two years.
  • Over 120,000 insurgents and their families have surrendered to the troops.

Statistics:

  • At least 60 Boko Haram terrorists were killed in the attack.
  • More than three military bases in Borno have been attacked in recent weeks.
  • 13,000 terrorists have been killed in the past two years, according to NSA Nuhu Ribadu.
  • Over 120,000 insurgents and their families have surrendered to the troops.
  • Boko Haram attacks on military bases in Borno have resulted in repeated withdrawals and restrategizing of the military.
  • The 26 Task Force Brigade of Sector One was involved in the successful repulsion of the attack.

Sources:

  • "In a decisive and coordinated operation, gallant troops of Operation Hadin Kai launched a simultaneous land and air assault on terrorist positions in Bita, Borno State, in the early hours of today. The intense battle resulted in the neutralization of at least 60 terrorists," Nigeria Army (no date).
  • PREMIUM TIMES (no date): Boko Haram attacks military base in Bita, Borno State, kills scores.
  • Makama Zagazola, (no date): "The troops, with immediate support from air platforms, engaged the attackers in a prolonged firefight lasting until approximately 3:23 a.m."
  • NSA Nuhu Ribadu (no date): "Nigeria's counterinsurgency operations have led to the killing of more than 13,000 terrorists in the past two years."