By David Ogar
In the early hours of 25th November 2024, terrorists launched an assault on the 101 Special Forces Battalion under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) in Kukawa Town, Kukawa Local Government Area, 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.
Troops responded with coordinated firepower, supported by the Air Component and the Nigerian Army’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Command, forcing the attackers to retreat in disarray. Twelve terrorists were neutralized, with several others fleeing with injuries.
Recovered items included:
- 5 AK-47 rifles
- 1 RPG bomb and tube
- 2 Anti-Aircraft guns
- 1 QJC gun
- 1 NSV heavy machine gun
- 40 motorcycles
- 152 rounds of Shilka ammunition
- Four VBIEDs destroyed.
Unfortunately, three soldiers lost their lives during the attack. Security forces are conducting clearance operations, including house-to-house searches, to ensure the area is secure.
The Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen OO Oluyede, lauded the troops for their bravery and urged them to maintain momentum in ongoing operations.
Operation HADIN KAI continues its commitment to eradicating terrorism in the Northeast to enable socio-economic development in the region.
