The troops of Operation Hadin Kai, OPHK, have eliminated nine terrorists, rescued five Kidnapped Victims and recovered over four million naira of ransom money paid to them. Those successes were during the ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the North East, Borno state.
The troops encountered the terrorists in response to credible intelligence on the movement of Boko Haram terrorists around Goni Dunari in Magumeri LGA of Borno State.
The terrorists, reportedly moving on 2 vehicles with 24 foot fighters, were observed setting houses ablaze and terrorizing locals. Acting swiftly, the troops launched an aggressive military operation to intercept the threat.
The troops who engaged the terrorists with a heavy barrage of fire, resulting in the elimination of 5 terrorists, while the remaining 19 dispersed in disarray with severe wounds as blood trails were observed at the contact scene.
Items recovered from the engagement include one AK-47 rifle 5 Magazines loaded, 31 7.62mm rounds of ammunition and one Itel mobile phone plus a Dagger.
The troops recorded no casualties or equipment losses during the operations.
In a similar development along the Gajiram – Bolori – Mile 40 – Gajiganna axis, troops mounted on motorcycles, engaged Boko Haram fighters near Zundur village.
During the firefight, 4 terrorists were neutralized, while others dispersed into the surrounding bush. Troops also successfully rescued Mr. Modu Kinnami, 55 years old and Mr. Bukar, 57 years old, both from Guzamala, along with a sack containing N750,000.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Boko Haram fighters had demanded a ransom of Two Million Naira (N2,000,000) and 2 new Tecno button phones for the release of the captives brother.
Troops recovered the following items from the terrorists; one Blue pickup vehicle, Reg No: GUB 327 XA, two New Tecno button phones, one Jerrycan containing 30 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)
A total sum of Four Million, Three Hundred and Fifty-Five Thousand Naira (N4,355,000)
The troops say further operations are ongoing in all fronts to maintain pressure on the terrorists and deny them freedom of movement.