A statement by the media information officer Operation Hadin Kai Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba says,troops of the 135 Special Forces Battalion deployed at Dutse Kura successfully rescued the 92 victims, comprising 52 males, 33 females and 7 children in 8 vehicles

In a bid to delay the advancing troops, the fleeing terrorists covertly planted three IEDs along the Bula Zarma, Mangari general area but were successfully detonated

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According to a statement released via it official X account by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the troops engaged the attackers in a fierce exchange of gunfire and successfully repelled them, forcing the terrorists to flee while maintaining control of the location.

However, tragedy struck after the encounter when the Commanding Officer, while moving to the scene to assess the situation and check on his troops, drove into an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). The explosion destroyed his vehicle, killing him and six other personnel.

The statement noted that his actions reflected “the highest traditions of military leadership,” describing him as an officer who embodied courage, selfless service, and a commitment to leading from the front. It added that his decision to move toward the battlefield despite lingering danger demonstrated exceptional bravery and dedication to his men.

Operation HADIN KAI expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing the fallen personnel as heroes who paid the supreme price in service to the nation. It said their sacrifice would remain etched in the memory of the Armed Forces and the country.

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