Nigerian Army repels ISWAP attack in Borno, launches counter-offensive
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Nigerian Army troops repelled an attack by ISWAP terrorists in Borno State on June 19.
- A coordinated air and ground counter-offensive forced the insurgents to flee with significant losses.
- The operation resulted in no casualties among Nigerian troops, highlighting effective coordination between air and ground forces.
The Nigerian Army announced on Friday that troops operating under Operation Hadin Kai successfully repelled an attack by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the Buratai axis of Borno State.
ISWAP terrorists launched multiple attacks on troops’ locations at Dusten Kura and Chara road in Buratai, Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
The coordinated air and ground counter-offensive forced the terrorists to retreat with heavy losses. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of June 19, targeted military locations at Dusten Kura and Chara road in the Buratai area of Biu Local Government Area.
The alert troops, supported by robust intelligence, promptly detected the incursion and responded with superior firepower in a well-coordinated air and ground counter-attack.
According to Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer for the Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai, alert troops detected the incursion and responded with superior firepower. The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai played a crucial role, providing surveillance and executing precision strikes that disrupted the terrorists' assault and inflicted significant casualties.
The prompt and effective employment of the Air Component of OPHK, particularly Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance as well as precision strike platforms from the Nigerian Air Force, proved decisive.
The Army stated that no Nigerian troops were killed during the operation, while ISWAP fighters suffered substantial losses in personnel and equipment. This success is seen as evidence of strong coordination between air and ground forces in the ongoing counter-insurgency campaign. Operation Hadin Kai remains committed to offensive operations and urges residents to continue providing timely intelligence.
The precision air support integrated seamlessly with ground forces, disrupted the terrorists’ assault and inflicted heavy casualties on the attackers, forcing them to flee in confusion.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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