ARMY ACHIEVES MAJOR BREAKTHROUGHS ACROSS BORNO, TARABA, NORTH-EAST STATES
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By: Fasasi Hammad
The Defence Headquarters has reported that troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised numerous terrorists and thwarted a sophisticated drone-assisted attack during intensified operations in the North-East.
Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, gave the update on Friday in Abuja, covering military operations from March 13 to 19.
He said soldiers repelled a major terrorist assault in Mallam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State, killing dozens of fighters, including senior commanders. Follow-up operations recovered 74 bodies and a large cache of weapons, including 38 AK-47 rifles, three PKT machine guns, and an RPG tube.
Troops also stopped multiple infiltration attempts across Bama, Gujba, and Kaga local government areas, arresting key logistics suppliers and informants. Coordinated air and ground operations repelled attacks in Baga, Damboa, Buratai, and Njimtilo, degrading ISWAP capabilities.
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In Taraba, suspected gunrunners were intercepted, with ammunition, cash, and motorcycles recovered. Maj.-Gen. Onoja reaffirmed the military’s commitment to sustaining pressure on terrorists and restoring regional stability.
In the North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma troops achieved significant breakthroughs in Zamfara State, Katsina State, Kaduna State, and Kebbi State, rescuing kidnapped victims and dismantling criminal networks. Terrorists were neutralised in Shinkafi, Zamfara, while kidnappings were foiled in Katsina and Kaduna.
In Kano, a female ammunition courier was intercepted with 884 rounds, highlighting ongoing efforts to dismantle logistics networks.
In the North-Central region, Operations Savannah Shield and Enduring Peace resulted in arrests of suspected terrorists and ammunition couriers in Kwara State, Plateau State, and Nasarawa State, with abducted victims rescued and illegal mining activities disrupted in the FCT and nearby areas.
In the Niger Delta, Operation Delta Safe intensified efforts against oil theft, illegal refining, and criminal activities, seizing over 3,000 litres of stolen petroleum, intercepting vehicles and boats, and arresting multiple suspects involved in kidnapping, drug trafficking, and bunkering.
In the South-East, Operation Udo Ka neutralised suspected terrorists and recovered improvised explosive devices in Imo State, while cultists and weapons were intercepted in Ebonyi State and Cross River State.
Maj.-Gen. Onoja said these successes demonstrate the Armed Forces’ determination to deny criminals freedom of action, safeguard critical infrastructure, and ensure public safety nationwide.
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