In a daring early morning attack on November 25, 2024, terrorists launched an assault on troops of the 101 Special Forces Battalion under Operation HADIN KAI in Kukawa Town, Borno State. However, the gallant troops were quick to respond, engaging the terrorists with overwhelming firepower and forcing them into a disorganised retreat .
The terrorists, mounted on gun trucks and motorcycles, attempted to breach the camp using a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) from the Gudumbali axis. However, the troops, bolstered by support from the Air Component and the Nigerian Army’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Command, successfully repelled the attack.
During the confrontation, 12 terrorists were neutralized, while many others fled with gunshot wounds. The troops also recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, including:
– 5 AK-47 rifles
– 1 RPG bomb
– 1 RPG tube
– 2 Anti-Aircraft (AA) guns
– 1 QJC gun
– 1 NSV heavy machine gun
– 40 motorcycles
– 152 rounds of Shilka ammunition
Additionally, four out of seven VBIEDs deployed by the terrorists were destroyed.
Regrettably, three brave soldiers paid the ultimate price during the attack. The Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen OO Oluyede, commended the troops for their courage and urged them to sustain their momentum with ongoing clearance operations and fighting patrols.
Operation HADIN KAI remains committed to eliminating the remnants of terrorism in the Northeast, fostering an environment where socio-economic activities can thrive in line with its mandate.
