Nigeria’s military troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have successfully eliminated multiple terrorist attacks on Buratai, Biu Local Government Area, and Mallam Fatori Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State.
The coordinated efforts by the ground forces and Air Component of OPHK resulted in the decimation of many insurgents and the recovery of assorted arms and ammunition.
Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, disclosed in a statement that, in Buratai, the terrorists attempted to infiltrate troops’ locations in the early hours of Thursday, June 5, 2025, but were swiftly engaged by troops with heavy gunfire, backed up by close air support from the Air Component.
He said the operation recorded several lifeless bodies of terrorists, and large cache of arms and ammunition were recovered, adding that the Troops are currently exploiting the general area.
According to General Kangye, in a related development at Mallam Fatori, troops foiled another attack by terrorists, who attempted to attack troops’ locations from different fronts. The troops engaged the insurgents with superior firepower, causing them to flee in disarray. The troops pursued retreating terrorists, killing scores of them.
He said preliminary discoveries revealed several terrorists killed, with many AK-47 rifles, General Purpose Machine Guns, Rocket Propelled Guns, and other terrorist equipment recovered.
Gen Kangye reaffirmed that the Nigerian Armed Forces are committed to denying terrorists freedom of action in the northeast, stating that the success of Operation HADIN KAI is a testament to the renewed resolve, determination, and resilience of the troops, who continue to work tirelessly to secure the nation.
Applauding the bravery and professionalism of the troops involved in the operation, the Defence Headquarters assures Nigerians of its continued efforts to ensure the safety and security of our citizens.
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