- Troops eliminated 34 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in a fierce battle at Sabon Gari Community, Damboa Local Government Area, Borno State.
- Six soldiers were killed in action during the battle.
- The terrorists were attempting to retaliate against the recent killing of their commanders.
The Defence Headquarters confirmed on Wednesday that over 34 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists were neutralized in a fierce battle at Sabon Gari Community, Damboa Local Government Area, Borno State. The attack also resulted in the loss of six soldiers.
According to the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, the terrorists attempted to retaliate against the recent killing of their commanders but were overwhelmed by joint air and ground forces. The terrorists, riding on motorcycles and gun trucks, engaged troops deployed in Sabon Gari Village, but were foiled by a troops’ fighting patrol returning to base.
A reinforcement team comprising elements of the Civilian Joint Taskforce, vigilante, and hybrid forces arrived at the scene in time to overpower the terrorists. The air component of Operation Hadin Kai conducted air interdiction on the fleeing terrorists.
Battle damage assessments revealed that 34 terrorists were killed, with 23 AK-47 rifles and over 200 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition recovered. Sadly, six personnel were killed in action, and their names are being withheld to allow administrative procedures of notifying their next of kin to be concluded.
The Armed Forces of Nigeria remains committed to ending insurgency and terrorism in the nation, and troops remain dedicated to defeating the terrorists.
