Troops Repel Terrorist Drone Attack in Borno, Rescue Kidnap Victim in Benue

Nigerian Army troops under Operation Hadin Kai have repelled a terrorist drone attack on their position at the Forward Operating Base in Molai, Delwa village, Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.

A credible source at Army Headquarters disclosed that the incident occurred on December 16, when terrorists deployed four armed drones laden with explosives against the military position. The drones were successfully neutralised by troops, preventing damage and casualties. The source added that follow-up exploitation is ongoing to identify the launch point of the drones and track down those responsible.

The source further said troops across Sectors 2, 3 and 4 of Operation Hadin Kai are sustaining offensive operations under Desert Sanity IV to deny terrorists freedom of action in the North East.

In a related operation, troops of Operation Safe Haven raided criminal hideouts and an illegal mining site at Rafin Bauna and Gero mountains in Plateau State on December 16. Three suspects were arrested during the operation, while items recovered included a locally fabricated rifle, one round of 7.62mm special ammunition, a generator, three shovels and water pipes. The suspects and recovered items are currently in custody for further investigation and necessary action.

Similarly, troops of Operation Whirl Stroke rescued a kidnapped victim at Yelewata in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The victim had been abducted from his shop in Gidan Waya, Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, on December 14. He was reportedly abandoned by his captors after they sighted advancing troops.

The Nigerian Army reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining aggressive operations against terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements across all theatres of operation in the country.