Defence HQ confirms death of 34 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno

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Defence HQ confirms death of 34 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno

Story by Dajen Comfort Yakubu 

The Defence Headquarters has confirmed that over 34 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists were neutralised in a fierce clash with Nigerian troops at Sabon Gari Community in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.

The attack, which also resulted in the tragic loss of six soldiers, was confirmed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, in a statement released on Wednesday.

On January 4, 2025, a group of terrorists mounted on motorcycles and gun trucks launched an attack aimed at retaliating for the recent death of their commanders. However, they were swiftly overwhelmed by joint air and ground forces.

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The terrorists had intended to surprise the troops, but a fighting patrol returning to base was able to thwart the assault as soon as it began. A timely reinforcement team, comprising the Civilian Joint Taskforce, vigilantes, and hybrid forces, arrived on the scene and quickly decimated the terrorists. Despite encountering an improvised explosive device that injured the vigilante commander, the reinforcement team helped turn the tide of the battle, with aerial support from Operation Hadin Kai’s air component.

Battle damage assessments revealed the significant impact of the clash: 34 terrorists were killed, and a haul of weapons and ammunition was recovered, including 23 AK-47 rifles and over 200 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

Sadly, the battle came at a cost for the military, with six soldiers killed in action. Their names are being withheld to allow for proper notification of their next of kin. The Defence Headquarters has urged the media to respect this process.

The statement concluded with a reaffirmation of the Nigerian Armed Forces’ commitment to ending insurgency and terrorism in the country, with troops remaining steadfast in their mission to defeat the terrorists.

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