TROOPS of the 27 Task Force Brigade, operating under Sector 2, Operation HADIN KAI, have foiled an ambush by suspected Boko Haram terrorists along the Buni Gari–Buratai axis in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
The troops, while conducting a routine patrol along the axis, encountered the terrorists and responded decisively, forcing them to withdraw from the area in disarray.
News Point Nigeria reports that reinforcement was subsequently deployed, enabling the troops to clear the ambush site and conduct further exploitation of the surrounding area.
The Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, noting that the operation also led to the discovery and dismantling of several makeshift camps assessed to have been used by the terrorists as temporary staging and hideout locations.
During the operation, troops discovered and dismantled several makeshift camps believed to have served as temporary staging points and hideouts for the terrorists.
Items recovered included one motorcycle, bicycles, one magazine, ammunition and rocket-propelled grenade bombs.
There were no casualties among the troops during the encounter. However, some military vehicles sustained damage as a result of the engagement. Reports from the operation indicated that one Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle ran over an improvised explosive device (IED), damaging two of its tyres.
Notwithstanding the damage, the troops remained operational and successfully completed the mission.
“The operation underscores the resolve and fighting spirit of troops of Operation HADIN KAI to deny terrorist elements freedom of action, disrupt their activities and protect communities across the theatre,” the military said.
“The general security situation within the area of responsibility remains calm but unpredictable, as troops continue to maintain aggressive patrols and other coordinated security operations to safeguard lives and property.”
The military urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious movements, persons or activities to the appropriate security agencies.
It added that such timely information remains critical to ongoing efforts to detect, disrupt and neutralise terrorist activities within the theatre.
