The Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI has once again demonstrated its operational dominance and combat readiness by successfully defeating ISWAP attack and launching a devastating counter-offensive against the terrorists in the Buratai axis.
Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Lt. Col. Haruna Sani, confirmed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Friday in Maiduguri.
Lt. Col. Sani said the terrorists had in the earlier hours of Friday launched multiple attacks on troops’ locations at Dusten Kura and Chara road in Buratai, Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
According to hm, 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.
“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 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.
He added that no casualties were recorded on own troops, while the terrorists suffered significant losses in personnel and equipment.
This latest success according to him, underscored the high state of readiness of OPHK troops and the synergy between the ground and air components in maintaining relentless pressure on the terrorists.
The Theatre Command said it remains committed to denying insurgents freedom of action and ensuring the safety of law-abiding citizens across the North East theatre.
The public is urged to continue providing timely intelligence to security forces and to remain vigilant. OPHK would continue to sustain aggressive offensive operations to decisively degrade terrorist capabilities and restore lasting peace to the region.
