Military Eliminates Over 60 Terrorists in Coordinated Operation in Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralized more than 60 terrorists in a joint land and air operation in Bita, Borno State. The Nigerian Army confirmed the development in a brief statement shared on its official Facebook page on Friday.

According to the Army, the operation was carried out in the early hours of the day and involved a well-coordinated assault on terrorist hideouts. “In a decisive and coordinated operation, gallant troops of Operation Hadin Kai launched a simultaneous land and air assault on terrorist positions in Bita, Borno State, in the early hours of today. The intense battle resulted in the neutralization of at least 60 terrorists,” the statement read.

This offensive comes amid an ongoing military campaign against insurgents in the North-East. Earlier in the week, dozens of Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters were killed during a separate operation in New Marte, Marte Local Government Area of Borno State.

Despite the successful missions, the military also suffered losses. Two soldiers were reported to have paid the ultimate price during the confrontation in New Marte.