Twelve 12 terrorists were neutralized, while many others fled with gunshot wounds following the confrontation between terrorists and troops of the 101 Special Forces Battalion under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) in Kukawa Town, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State on 25th of November 2024.
The unconfirmed number of terrorists who mounted on gun trucks and motorcycles launched an attack and attempted to breach the camp using a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) from the Gudumbali axis.
The gallant troops, in a coordinated and determined response, engaged the terrorists with overwhelming firepower, bolstered by support from the Air Component and the Nigerian Army’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Command which forced the terrorists into a disorganized retreat, leaving behind heavy casualties.
Regrettably, three soldiers lost their lives during the attack while four out of seven VBIEDs deployed by the terrorists were destroyed.
However, items recovered from the terrorists include; 5 AK-47 rifles, 1 RPG bomb, 1 RPG tube, 2 Anti-Aircraft (AA) guns, 1 QJC gun, 1 NSV heavy machine gun, 40 motorcycles, 152 rounds of Shilka ammunition, among other items.
Meanwhile, house-to-house searches are being conducted to ensure the area is secure.
