Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have neutralized 10 additional insurgents and recovered a significant cache of arms and equipment in a precision night operation along the Gamboru-Dikwa-Marte road.
Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, said in a statement that the troops had identified and engaged hostile elements attempting to infiltrate into Gamboru Ngala from the Flatari axis.
Uba said the troops delivered heavy and accurate suppressive fire, forcing the insurgents to retreat in disarray, and subsequently neutralized scores of them on the Dikwa-Marte road.
The recovered items include 5 AK-47 rifles, one PKT Machine gun, 3 locally-made guns, 2 fabricated pistols, 5 AK-47 magazines loaded with 7.62mm special rounds, huge cache of 7.62 x 54mm linked ammunition, boxes of cartridges, 2 motorcycles, 2 bicycles, 1 radio, and assorted personal effects.
The Military High Command commended the troops for their gallantry, vigilance, and tactical proficiency during the operation, saying it underscores the effectiveness of ongoing counter-insurgency efforts and reaffirms the commitment of OPHK to sustaining offensive actions, protecting civilians, and restoring lasting peace and stability in the North East region.
