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24 terrorists killed in six days as troops intensify offensive

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Combined Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed 24 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in a renewed offensive into enclaves across various locations within the North-East theatre of operations.

Among those killed were five logistics suppliers who were ambushed in night operations.

The coordinated operations took place between 4th and 9th July in Sambisa Forest, Timbuktu triangle, the Mandara Mountains, and other known locations. This resulted in the recovery of several arms, ammunition, logistics, and other fighting equipment.

The troops also recovered motorcycles, bicycles, food condiments, footwear, and terrorist uniforms.

According to the Theatre Commander, North-East Joint Taskforce Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, the operations were intelligence-driven and guided by intelligence gathered

Maj. Gen. Abdulsalam said the operations were conducted by the combined troops of the Air Force component, the Civilian Joint Task Force, and the Nigerian Army.

The spokesperson of Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Reuben Kovangiya, gave details of the operations in a statement.