The Nigerian Army says troops of Operation HADIN KAI have killed 16 terrorists and recovered weapons during operations in parts of Adamawa State.
The operations, conducted between September 30 and October 1, covered the Boima general area of Gombi Local Government Area and other locations within Sector 4 of the military’s area of operation.
According to the Acting Military Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI, Mohammed Goni, troops ambushed a terrorist hideout in Boima and neutralised 16 fighters.
The military said troops recovered three AK-47 rifles, two pump-action rifles, one Dane gun, six AK-47 magazines and a belt of pump-action cartridges from the area.
The Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI also conducted an air strike after surveillance detected about 16 terrorists gathered around 15 motorcycles under a tree canopy.
The military said the target was struck at about 5:30 a.m. on October 1, with a subsequent assessment confirming that the target had been destroyed.
“Some surviving terrorists reportedly fled the area,” the military said.
Meanwhile, troops also repelled coordinated attacks on military positions at 226 Battalion in Garkida and 232 Battalion in Garaha.
The attackers were forced to retreat following the military’s response.
The Army, however, confirmed that three soldiers were killed during the encounters, while injured personnel were evacuated and are currently receiving treatment in stable condition.
The military said mop-up and follow-up operations are continuing across the affected areas.
It added that the operations were aimed at improving coordination between ground troops and the Air Component while preventing terrorists from operating freely in the North-East.
The Theatre Command also appealed to residents to remain vigilant and provide security agencies with timely and credible information that could assist ongoing operations.
