The Nigerian Army said an unconfirmed number of terrorists, in the early hours of 25th November 2024, mounted on gun trucks and motorcycles, launched an attack on troops of the 101 Special Forces Battalion under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) in Kukawa Town, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.
The military in a statement on Wednesday posted on its official twitter hand said that the attackers attempted to breach the camp using a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) from the Gudumbali axis.
it noted that the gallant troops, in a coordinated and determined response, engaged the terrorists with overwhelming firepower, bolstered by support from the Air Component and the Nigerian Army’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Command. This resolute defense forced the terrorists into a disorganized retreat, leaving behind heavy casualties.
While adding that during the confrontation, 12 terrorists were neutralized, while many others fled with gunshot wounds.
The army said the following items were recovered from the terrorists:
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, among other items.
It noted that additionally, four out of seven VBIEDs deployed by the terrorists were destroyed.
“Regrettably, three brave soldiers paid the ultimate price during the attack. Efforts to clear and exploit the area are ongoing, with house-to-house searches being conducted to ensure the area is secure.”
The statement noted that 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 steadfast in its mission to eliminate the remnants of terrorism in the Northeast, fostering an environment where socio-economic activities can thrive in line with its mandate
