Troops of the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI have eliminated scores of terrorists and recovered a large cache of arms during sustained offensive operations across the theater under Operation DESERT SANITY V.
This was disclosed in a press release signed by the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba.
According to the statement, “Troops of the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have continued to sustain offensive operations across the theater under Operation DESERT SANITY V, recording significant operational successes.”
It noted that in Sector 2, troops in conjunction with the Civilian Joint Task Force “successfully neutralized scores of the terrorists during a night operation around Muktum and Ngirbuwa villages in Yobe state.”
During the operation, “Two AK-47 rifles, three motorcycles, and mobile phones were recovered.”
The statement also disclosed that “further exploitation along the terrorists’ withdrawal route revealed drag marks and a shallow grave, indicating additional enemy casualties.”
In the same vein, troops of Sector 1, while conducting operations along the Bulayobe–Darel Jamel axis, engaged fleeing terrorists attempting to cross the Main Supply Route.
“The criminals fled in disarray, abandoning two sacks containing assorted logistics items suspected to be meant for terrorist elements,” the statement added.
While stating that “the general security situation across the theater remains calm but unpredictable,” the military authorities maintained that “troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remain high as they continue to dominate their areas of responsibility and frustrate terrorist activities.”
The OPHK Headquarters told inhabitants of the region that it will continue operations against rebel organizations.
“The Headquarters OPHK reassures the public of its unwavering commitment to sustaining pressure on Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists until lasting peace and economic stability are fully restored in the Northeast region,” the statement said.
