Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled coordinated terrorist attacks in Buratai and Mallam Fatori, Borno State, killing scores of insurgents and recovering weapons.
The Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Reuben Kovangiya, revealed this in a statement on Thursday, June 5.
He said the attacks, which occurred on June 5, 2025, were repelled by the joint effort of ground troops and the OPHK Air Component.
“In yet another coordinated effort by the ground forces and Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), scores of terrorists have been neutralised, with assorted arms and ammunition recovered, in a foiled attack on troops in Buratai, Biu Local Government Area and Mallam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Areas of Borno State,” the statement read.
Kovangiya explained that in Buratai, terrorists tried to infiltrate the troops’ location but were met with heavy gunfire and aerial bombardment.
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“The failed attack on Buratai occurred in the early hours of Thursday, June 5, 2025, when the terrorists attempted to deceitfully infiltrate troops location from all approaches,” he said.
“The troops, however, swiftly engaged the terrorists with heavy gunfire, while the Air Component provided close Air support to the gallant troops.”
According to him, several of the attackers were killed on the spot and a large number of weapons were seized.
He added that the troops pursued the fleeing insurgents, eliminating many and recovering arms including AK-47 rifles, General Purpose Machine Guns, Rocket Propelled Guns, and other combat gear.
“The coordinated efforts of the ground forces and Air Component demonstrate the military’s commitment to denying terrorists freedom of action,” Kovangiya said.
He noted that the operation was still ongoing, with troops continuing to comb the area and air support being maintained.