By Sabiu Abdullahi
Boko Haram terrorists have, in the early hours of November 25, 2024, launched a surprise attack on troops of the 101 Special Forces Battalion under Operation HADIN KAI in Kukawa Town, Borno State.
The attackers, mounted on gun trucks and motorcycles, attempted to breach the camp using a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) from the Gudumbali axis.
However, the gallant troops responded with overwhelming firepower, supported by the Air Component and the Nigerian Army’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Command.
This resolute defense forced the terrorists into a disorganized retreat, leaving behind heavy casualties. During the confrontation, 12 terrorists were neutralized, while many others fled with gunshot wounds.
The troops also recovered several items, including five AK-47 rifles, one RPG bomb, one RPG tube, two Anti-Aircraft guns, one QJC gun, one NSV heavy machine gun, 40 motorcycles, and 152 rounds of Shilka ammunition.
Additionally, four out of seven VBIEDs deployed by the terrorists were destroyed. Unfortunately, three brave soldiers lost their lives during the attack.
The Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen OO Oluyede, commended the troops for their courage and urged them to sustain their momentum with ongoing clearance operations and fighting patrols.
Operation HADIN KAI remains committed to eliminating the remnants of terrorism in the Northeast.