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Operation HADIN KAI Troops Neutralize Terrorists, Recover Explosives and Weapons in North-East Region

Strategic Insights

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Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, under the leadership of Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, have conducted recent offensive operations in the North-East region. The operations resulted in the discovery of about 60 heavily primed Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), the elimination of several terrorists, and the recovery of assorted weapons. The offensive operations aimed to deny Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists freedom of action and restore lasting peace in the region.

Key Takeaways:

  • On July 3, troops discovered a large quantity of IEDs at a bridge linking Marte-Dikwa, believed to have been stashed by the terrorists to destroy critical national infrastructure.
  • Troops captured a terrorist fighter and recovered an AK-47 Rifle with magazine and large quantity of ammunition in Fulatari, Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State.
  • Another combat team on operations around Mussini in Ngala Local Government Area came in contact with terrorists, forcing them to flee, and recovered AK47 rifles, jerrycans of premium motor spirit, motorcycles, and terrorist uniforms.
  • Troops on offensive operations at Salekwa area in Mafa Local Government Area made contact with insurgents, neutralizing some fighters, and recovered AK47 rifles, AK47 Magazines, and the body of one neutralized terrorist.
  • The troops have been commended by the Military High Command for their efforts and have continued to conduct series of operations in high spirits, with close air support from the Air Component Command of OPHK and collaboration with relevant security agencies and stakeholders.

Statistics:

  • 60 heavily primed Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were discovered by troops in Marte-Dikwa general areas.
  • Several terrorists were eliminated by troops in recent operations.
  • Assorted weapons, including AK-47 Rifles, jerrycans of premium motor spirit, motorcycles, and terrorist uniforms, were recovered by troops in various operations.
  • Close air support was provided by the Air Component Command of OPHK during the operations.
  • Troops captured one terrorist fighter in Fulatari, Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State.

Sources:

  • Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Theatre Command, Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Reuben Kovangiya (statement on July 3).

(Note: The original text does not provide dates or timestamps for the statement, only the date "July 3" is mentioned.)

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