The Nigerian Army has revealed that troops of Operation HADIN KAI have annihilated many Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province, ISWAP, fighters during an encounter at forward operating base, Gajiram Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno State, today 28 November 2021.
Many lifeless bodies that were burnt by the air strike were seen in a picture which are too graphic to be shared online.
A statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu said the success was achieved with the support of the Nigerian Air Force component.
“Land and Air Components troops of Joint Task Force, North East (NE), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have annihilated several Boko Haram (BH) and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in an encounter at Forward Operating Base, Gajiram Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno State, today 28 November 2021.
“The vigilant troops of Sector 3 Operation HADIN KAI supported by the Nigerian Air Force component, brought devastating volume of fire on the terrorists, while attempting to infiltrate the Forward Operating Base using Gun trucks and several other weapons. The terrorists, having suffered several human and equipment casualties as at the time of this report, retreated in disarray.
“The gallant troops, who are currently exploiting the withdrawal route of the fleeing terrorists, have so far recovered 10 AK 47 riffles, one Anti Aircraft Gun, one Shilka barrel, one 60mm Mortar tube and 61 rounds of PKT riffle ammunition amongst others. Several charred remains of the terrorists were also uncovered along the route.”
Nwachukwu, a Brigadier General added that two soldiers paid the ultimate price during the encounter.
“Sadly, two gallant soldiers paid the supreme price during the encounter.
“The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya has urged the troops to aggressively maintain the momentum of the pursuit, until the remnants of the fleeing terrorists are destroyed, he concluded.
