Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have inflicted significant losses on the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) after repelling an attack in the Buratai axis of Biu Local Government Area, Borno State, on Friday morning.
Attack and response
The insurgents launched multiple assaults on troops' positions at Dusten Kura and Chara road in the Buratai axis. However, alert troops, supported by robust intelligence, promptly detected the incursion and responded with superior firepower in a well-coordinated air and ground counter-attack.
Acting Military Information Officer for OPHK, Captain Mohammed Goni, stated that the prompt and effective deployment of the Air Component of OPHK, particularly Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance as well as precision strike platforms from the Nigerian Air Force, proved decisive.
Heavy casualties inflicted
“The precision air support integrated seamlessly with ground forces, disrupted the terrorists’ assault and inflicted heavy casualties on the attackers, forcing them to flee in confusion,” Goni said. “It is worthy to note that no casualties were recorded on own troops, while the terrorists suffered significant losses in personnel and equipment.”
Goni emphasized that the latest success underscores the high state of readiness of OPHK troops and the synergy between ground and air components in maintaining relentless pressure on the terrorists.
Commitment to peace
According to him, the Theatre Command remains committed to denying insurgents freedom of action and ensuring the safety of law-abiding citizens across the North East theatre. He urged the public to continue providing timely intelligence to security forces and to remain vigilant, adding that troops would continue to sustain aggressive offensive operations to decisively degrade terrorist capabilities and restore lasting peace to the region.
