Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have foiled terrorist attacks on Buratai and Mallam Fatori in Borno State, killing scores of insurgents.
Disclosing details of the operation in a statement on Thursday, the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations OPHK, Captain Reuben Kovangiya, said the troops during the operation demonstrated superior fighting power against the criminals, obliterating and inflicting casualties on scores of terrorists.
He stated that the joint efforts of the OPHK air Component and ground troops successfully repelled the strikes, which took place on June 5, 2025.
“In yet another coordinated effort by the ground forces and Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), scores of terrorists have been neutralised, with assorted arms and ammunition recovered, in a foiled attack on troops in Buratai, Biu Local Government Area and Mallam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Areas of Borno State,” the statement read.
He went on to explain that terrorists tried to infiltrate troops’ location in Buratai but were quickly stopped by intense gunfire and close air support.
He said, “The failed attack on Buratai occurred in the early hours of Thursday, June 5, 2025, when the terrorists attempted to deceitfully infiltrate troop’s location from all approaches.
“The troops, however, swiftly engaged the terrorists with heavy gunfire, while the Air Component provided close Air support to the gallant troops.”
He claimed that a sizable cache of weapons and ammunition had been found, along with the dead bodies of multiple terrorists.
He, however, noted that troops pursued the retreating terrorists in a demonstration of force and superiority, eliminating scores and recovering several AK-47 rifles, General Purpose Machine Guns, Rocket Propelled Guns, and other terrorist equipment.
“The coordinated efforts of the ground forces and Air Component demonstrate the military’s commitment to denying terrorists freedom of action,” he said.
He stated that forces are still using the general region and providing air support as part of the continuing operation.
