Operation Hadin Kai Joint Taskforce North-East Scores Significant Success Against Boko Haram/ISWAP

Strategic Insights -

Troops of the Operation Hadin Kai Joint Taskforce North-East have made significant gains in the fight against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno State. In a major operation, the troops killed several terrorists, including a senior Quiad Commander Ibn Khalid and a cameraman, in a fierce encounter in Bitta, Gwoza local government area. Additionally, the troops successfully foiled an attempt by the terrorists to infiltrate Mungonu in Monguno local government area. The operation also led to the recovery of various items, including large quantities of ammunition, a PKT belt, and an AK-47 rifle magazine.

Key Takeaways:

  • The troops killed several terrorists, including a senior Quiad Commander Ibn Khalid and a cameraman, in a fierce encounter in Bitta, Gwoza local government area.
  • The troops successfully foiled an attempt by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists to infiltrate Mungonu in Monguno local government area.
  • The operation led to the recovery of various items, including large quantities of ammunition, a PKT belt, an AK-47 rifle magazine, and a Rocket Propelled Grenade Bomb.
  • The troops also recovered weapons, AK-47 magazines, and a terrorists' camcorder during the exploitation phase.
  • A total of 17 terrorists were neutralized in various offensives from the Sambisa enclaves up to Madagali and Kaga LGAs.
  • The military higher authorities commended the troops for their show of resilience and urged them to sustain the fight against the insurgents.

Statistics:

  • 17 terrorists neutralized in various offensives.
  • Large quantities of 7.62 millimeter special ammunition recovered.
  • 1 PKT belt, 1 AK-47 rifle magazine, and Rockets Propelled Grenade Bomb recovered.
  • 10 terrorists killed in total, including a senior Quiad Commander Ibn Khalid and a cameraman.

Sources:

  • Operation Hadin Kai Joint Taskforce North-East Spokesman, Captain Reuben Kovangiya (No specific date mentioned in the original text) [1]
  • [1] Kovangiya, R. (No date mentioned). (Operation Hadin Kai Joint Taskforce North-East Spokesman).