Troops Rescue Abductees, Repel ISWAP Attack on Military Location

Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have achieved significant successes in their counter-terrorism operations, rescuing abductees and repelling a coordinated attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Borno State. These actions are part of sustained efforts to dismantle terrorist activities across the North-East Theatre.

In a series of search-and-rescue missions and intelligence-led operations, troops from the 115 Task Force Battalion successfully rescued two abductees from a terrorist hideout in the Askira/Uba Local Government Area. They also recovered N1.2 million, suspected criminal proceeds, along with food items and other logistics supporting terrorist operations. The rescued victims are receiving medical and psychosocial support.

Meanwhile, troops stationed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Logomani in Ngala Local Government Area successfully repelled an ISWAP assault. Although terrorists briefly breached a section of the base's defenses, troops counter-attacked, inflicting significant casualties and forcing the survivors to flee with injuries. The military reported that one soldier lost his life during this intense firefight, and two gun trucks sustained damage.

Further operations led to the arrest of a notorious criminal in Adamawa State, with an AK-47 rifle and ammunition recovered. In Borno State, two suspected terrorist logistics suppliers were apprehended based on credible intelligence. These operations highlight the ongoing military campaign to disrupt terrorist networks and secure the region, despite facing casualties and equipment losses.

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Regrettably, one gallant soldier paid the supreme price, while two gun trucks and some combat enablers sustained damage during the engagement.