Troops Neutralise Five Terrorists in Ambush Operation in North-East

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation HADIN KAI, have neutralised five suspected terrorists during a successful ambush operation conducted in Borno State.

Security sources disclosed that the operation was carried out on April 29 by troops deployed at a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in the Mayanti area, as part of ongoing offensive operations under Operation Desert Sanity.

According to the sources, the troops had laid an ambush at a strategic location based on credible intelligence before coming into contact with a group of insurgents later in the evening.

“The troops engaged the terrorists effectively upon contact, resulting in the neutralisation of five of them,” the source said.

Items recovered from the scene include two bicycles, fabric materials and food supplies, believed to have been used for logistics by the fleeing insurgents.

The troops have since redeployed to another tactical position to continue offensive operations and deny the terrorists freedom of movement within the area.

Military authorities said the morale and fighting efficiency of the troops remain high, as operations continue to sustain pressure on insurgent elements across the North-East theatre.

Operation HADIN KAI has in recent months intensified clearance and ambush operations aimed at degrading terrorist capabilities and restoring normalcy to affected communities in the region.

Troops Neutralise Five Terrorists in Ambush Operation in North-East

Troops Neutralise Four Terrorists, Recover Arms in Sambisa Axis

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised four suspected terrorists and recovered arms and logistics items during an ambush operation in the Sambisa forest axis of Borno.

Security sources said the operation was conducted in the early hours of April 30 by troops of 21 Special Armoured Brigade in conjunction with local vigilante forces.

The sources disclosed that the troops mobilised to a suspected terrorist crossing point in the general area of “Charlie Five” following credible intelligence on insurgent movement.

“Contact was made with the terrorists advancing from the Yale axis towards the Sambisa Forest, and the troops immediately engaged them with superior firepower,” the source said.

During exploitation of the area, four terrorists were neutralised, while troops recovered one AK-47 rifle with 12 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.

Other items recovered include two bags of ground maize and a pack of spaghetti, believed to be part of the terrorists’ food supplies.

The ambush team subsequently returned safely to base without casualties, while monitoring and clearance operations continue in the area.

Military authorities said the general security situation in the axis remains calm, with troops maintaining high morale and operational efficiency.

Operation HADIN KAI continues to sustain offensive operations aimed at dismantling terrorist networks and restoring peace across the North-East region.

Troops Neutralise Four Terrorists, Recover Arms in Sambisa Axis

Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Four Victims in Bauchi

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 8, Sub-Sector 82, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have foiled a kidnap attempt in Jigi village, Lere District of Bauchi Local Government Area, Bauchi State, rescuing four abducted persons.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 1:05 p.m. on April 28 when troops deployed at Bafawa Balewa responded to intelligence on a kidnapping incident in the area.

The sources disclosed that on sighting advancing troops, the kidnappers abandoned their victims and fled into nearby bushes.

According to the sources, the four rescued victims were immediately secured and later handed over to the Chairman of Miyetti Allah, Lere District, for identification and further necessary action.

They added that troops have intensified patrols in the area to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further criminal activity along the axis

Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Four Victims in Bauchi