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Nigerian Soldiers Foil Midnight Attacks On Borno Military Bases -
Nigerian Joint Task Force killed over 60 insurgents including commanders during coordinated Boko Haram and ISWAP attacks; some soldiers died and military bases remained secure.
- On Friday, Joint Task Force North East troops repelled coordinated attacks by Boko Haram and ISWAP in Borno, targeting Jakana, Mainok, Konduga and Marte between 10:30 p.m. Thursday and 3:00 a.m. Friday.
- Years-Long insurgency by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province has driven repeated attacks in the North-east, with ISWAP deploying armed drones and raids occurring less than two days after Ngoshe community was attacked.
- The air component of Operation HADIN KAI conducted precision strikes that neutralised Saddam, Saleh Garin Kago, Ba Alayi Benbem and Hussaini Ubaida, while intelligence indicates over 18 commanders and 42 fighters were eliminated.
- The military confirmed some soldiers were killed, with Mr Uba saying 'Regrettably, a number of brave soldiers paid the supreme price...', and troops, supported by reinforcement teams, are recovering weapons and equipment.
- Defence Headquarters reported nationwide operations between Feb. 28 and Mar. 6 neutralised scores of terrorists, intercepted about 51,000 litres of stolen crude oil and saw Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD neutralise more than 17 terrorists.
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Nigerian soldiers foil midnight attacks on Borno military bases
Sani Uba, the spokesperson for the joint task force, in a statement on Friday, said the terrorists targeted military formations around Konduga, Marte, Jakana and Mainok. The post Nigerian soldiers foil midnight attacks on Borno military bases — Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Troops foil coordinated Boko Haram, ISWAP attacks in Borno communities
Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have repelled coordinated attacks by Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters on several communities in Borno State. The attacks targeted military positions in Jakana, Mainok, Konduga and Marte communities in Konduga and Marte Local Government Areas. The development was disclosed in a statement on Friday by the Media Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, Lt. Col. Sani Uba. According to …
Troops Repel Terrorist Offensive Across Borno State, Neutralise Top Leaders - Security News Alert
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) successfully thwarted a series of coordinated, late-night assaults targeting military locations in Konduga, Marte, Jakana, and Mainok. The high-intensity attacks, which began around 10:30 PM Thursday and lasted until 3:00 AM Friday, were described by military officials as a desperate attempt by terrorists […] The post Troops Repel Terrorist Offensive Across Borno State, Neutr…
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