Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have foiled an attack by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on their location in New Marte, Borno State.
The Theatre Command’s Acting Deputy Director, Captain Reuben Kovangiya, disclosed that the foiled attack which occured in the early hours of May 27, 2025, was repelled by a combined effort of ground forces and the Air Component of OPHK.
It was gathered that the terrorists had attempted to infiltrate the troops’ location, but were met with heavy gunfire. The Air Component provided immediate Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and offensive fire support, leading to the decimation of several fleeing terrorists.
Regrettably, Kovangiya said, two soldiers paid the ultimate sacrifice during the encounter. However, troops recovered one Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) SUV abandoned by the terrorists during pursuit. Several motorcycles conveying the terrorists were also destroyed by precision air strikes.
During exploitation of the area, troops discovered lifeless bodies of the terrorists, with traces of blood on their withdrawal routes, indicating additional casualties inflicted on the terrorists.
In a related development, troops also repelled a daring attempt by terrorists to attack the Forward Operating Base at Kumshe.
“The collaborative effort demonstrates the renewed jointness and team spirit in the fight against terrorism, geared towards bringing lasting peace to enable socio-economic activities thrive in the North East region”, Kovangiya stated.
