By Gbemiga Olamikan.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have recovered total numbers of 6 AK47 rifles, one HK21 gun, one GPMG, one fabricated gun, 11 AK47 magazines, 34 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 17 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, one bandolier, 7 empty case of 7.62mm special, 5 motorcycles, 8 mobile phones and the sum of N368,950 from Suspected BH/ISWAP Terrorists in an ambush by Troops at Pulka and Firgi in Gwoza LGA of Borno State as troops also neutralized 11 terrorists, arrested 45 and rescued 34 kidnapped hostages.
This was made known by Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba in a press briefing in Abuja today 31st August, 2023.
General Buba disclosed that, troops ambush Suspected BH/ISWAP Terrorists between 21 and 23 August 2023 in two separate operations at Pulka and Firgi in Gwoza LGA of Borno State.
He said during the fire fight, troops neutralized 4 terrorists while others fled but troops recovered one AK47 rifle with 9 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammo.
On 23 August 2023, troops while on fighting patrol apprehended 5 terrorists comprising 3 male’s terrorist combatants and 2 children in Gwoza LGA of Borno State. Troops recovered 2 AK47 rifles, 10 AK47 rifle magazines, 9 rounds of 7.62 mm Special (refilled ammo), one bandolier and the sum of Five Hundred and Nine Thousand Three Hundred Naira (₦509,300.00) only.
He further revealed that, on 25 August 2023, troops follow a tip-off and conducted a raid at Mafa village in Tarmuwa LGA of Yobe State, the raid resulted in the arrest of 4 BH/ISWAP terrorists’ combatants. Items recovered include; one HK 21 gun, one AK 47 rifle, one empty magazine, and 17 rounds of 7.62 mm NATO ammo.
Troops in conjunction with Hybrid Forces conducted a fighting patrol at DIKWA LGA of Borno State on 28 Aug 23, made contact with BH/ISWAP terrorists, following a fire fight, troops neutralized one terrorist while others fled, after the encounter, troops recovered one AK 47 rifle, one magazine, 16 rounds of 7.62 mm Special (refilled ammo) and other sundry items.
Major General Buba also disclosed that air component of Operation HADIN KAI acquired and engaged active terrorists’ activities at Wulade at a targets location.
