In the early hours of November 25, 2024, an undetermined number of terrorists, armed with gun trucks and motorcycles, launched an attack on troops from the 101 Special Forces Battalion, operating under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in Kukawa Town, located in the Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.
The attackers attempted to breach the camp using a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) from the Gudumbali direction.
The troops responded with remarkable coordination and resolve, engaging the terrorists with overwhelming firepower, supported by the Air Component and the Nigerian Army’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Command.
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This resolute defense forced the terrorists to retreat in disarray, leaving behind significant casualties.
In the course of the engagement, 12 terrorists were neutralized, and many others fled with gunshot wounds. The following items were recovered from the attackers:
- 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.
Additionally, four out of the seven VBIEDs deployed by the terrorists were destroyed.
Tragically, three courageous soldiers lost their lives in the attack. Efforts to clear and secure the area are ongoing, with house-to-house searches being conducted to ensure safety.
The Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen OO Oluyede, praised the troops for their bravery and encouraged them to maintain their momentum with continued clearance operations and fighting patrols.
Operation HADIN KAI remains unwavering in its commitment to eliminate the remnants of terrorism in the Northeast, working towards creating a secure environment where socio-economic activities can flourish in alignment with its objectives.
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