Troops kill 5 terrorists in Borno, rescue 3 abducted civilians

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised five terrorists and rescued three abducted civilians during a coordinated offensive in Konduga Local Government Area, Borno State.

The mission, conducted in partnership with the Civilian Joint Task Force, took place early Sunday at a known crossing point along the Sojiri axis.

In a statement shared via X, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, Media Information Officer at the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), said, “During the encounter, five terrorists were neutralised without any casualty to own troops, underscoring the professionalism, precision, and combat effectiveness of the security forces.

“Additionally, the troops successfully rescued three civilians who had been abducted by the terrorists. Items recovered during the operation included AK-47 rifles and other sundry materials.”

He added that the operation demonstrates OPHK’s continued commitment to aggressive measures against terrorist elements while prioritising civilian protection.

Lt. Col. Uba also stated that troop morale remains high and that security forces continue to dominate the operational environment across the North East, despite evolving security challenges.

Meanwhile, troops of the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army killed three bandits and arrested a suspected logistics supplier during fighting patrols and ambush operations in Kabba Bunu and Yagba West Local Government Areas of Kogi State.

The operations, conducted on Saturday, January 3, followed credible intelligence on bandits moving from the Adankolo general area towards Agbadu Bunu in Kabba Bunu LGA.

“In the course of the encounter, troops neutralised two bandits and recovered one AK 47 rifle, one magazine, ninety-nine rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one locally fabricated gun and eleven cartridges,

“During subsequent exploitation, troops traced the withdrawal route and discovered one neutralised bandit, one AK 47 rifle and seventeen rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition,” said Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, the Brigade Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations.