TROOPS REPPEL ISWAP ATTACK ON GONORI, KILL SCORES IN JOINT AIR-LAND OFFENSIVE
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have successfully repelled an attempted attack by suspected ISWAP terrorists on the 120 Task Force Battalion in Gonori, Borno State, inflicting heavy casualties on the insurgents during a coordinated air-land operation.
The failed assault occurred late Saturday night into the early hours of Sunday, according to military authorities.
The terrorists were said to have advanced towards the military formation from the Mandunari axis at about midnight but were detected early by an ambush team positioned around the area.
Military sources disclosed that troops swiftly launched a coordinated spoiling attack, trapping the insurgents in what was described as a devastating killing zone.
The military confirmed that the terrorists were unable to breach the camp, while no equipment was lost during the confrontation.
Air platforms from the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI and the Nigerian Army Aviation were subsequently deployed in support of ground troops, carrying out precision strikes on the retreating insurgents.
The synchronized air and ground assault reportedly resulted in massive losses for the terrorists and forced the surviving fighters to flee.
Following the operation, exploitation of the surrounding area revealed extensive blood trails, body parts, and several terrorist corpses, indicating significant enemy casualties.
Troops also recovered a cache of weapons and ammunition from the scene, including one General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), two PKT machine guns, five AK-47 rifles, and several belts of assorted ammunition, alongside other personal effects.
The military added that soldiers injured during the encounter are in stable condition and currently receiving medical attention.
Exploitation and pursuit operations are ongoing in the general area to track down fleeing insurgents and consolidate on the gains recorded during the operation.
Operation HADIN KAI stated that the latest failed attack further demonstrates the operational dominance of troops in the North-East theatre and the determination of the Armed Forces to sustain pressure on terrorist groups operating in the region.
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