Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised 15 terrorists in a precision air strike near Pulka in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State as the military sustains its offensive against insurgents in the North-East.
The Nigerian military said the operation was conducted at about 11:50 p.m. on Friday, October 23, following intelligence reports and confirmed sightings of terrorist movements in the area.
According to the Theatre Command, the air strike was followed by ground operations aimed at exploiting the area and consolidating the gains recorded during the offensive.
The operation, it said, was part of ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist activities, restrict the movement of insurgents and weaken their operational capabilities across the theatre.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the Acting Military Information Officer of Headquarters Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni, said the operation demonstrated the effectiveness of intelligence gathering and coordinated military action.
He said troops would continue to sustain pressure on terrorist groups to prevent them from threatening communities and undermining security in the region.
Goni added that the Theatre Command remained committed to defeating terrorism and insurgency, protecting civilians and creating conditions for the restoration of normalcy and socio-economic activities in affected communities.
The military also called on residents to strengthen their cooperation with security agencies by providing credible and timely information about suspicious movements and activities.
It stressed that collaboration between troops and local communities remained vital to consolidating operational gains and achieving lasting peace and security across the North-East.
The statement, dated October 24, reaffirmed the military’s resolve to sustain ongoing operations with vigilance, determination and professionalism.
