By Chimezie Godfrey
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI and the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), backed by Hybrid Forces and other security agencies, have neutralised 10 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in a fierce gun battle along the Rann–Gamboru Ngala axis near the Nigeria–Cameroon border.
The joint operation, which forms part of sustained clearance efforts in the Southern Lake Chad Basin, was executed with precision based on credible intelligence that revealed terrorist movements in the area.
“Our troops stormed the hideout and engaged the terrorists in a decisive firefight. The superior firepower of our forces overwhelmed them, resulting in the elimination of 10 insurgents,” a military source confirmed.
The encounter, which took place along a notorious border corridor used by terrorists, also led to the recovery of a large cache of arms and ammunition, including anti-aircraft rounds.
Military authorities say the operation is part of a broader strategy to dominate the southern flank of the Lake Chad Basin and restrict cross-border terrorist activities.
“We are determined to flush out every last remnant of Boko Haram and ISWAP from this region,” said a senior commander involved in the operation. “The recovered weapons are undergoing technical analysis, and pursuit operations are underway to track down fleeing terrorists and dismantle additional hideouts.”
The Armed Forces of Nigeria, in synergy with MNJTF partners and local security outfits, have ramped up operational tempo across Northern Borno, reaffirming their commitment to restoring lasting peace and security in the region.