Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised three terrorist suicide bombers during a successful intelligence-led operation along the Guduf–Pulka axis in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
The operation, carried out through covert intelligence efforts in collaboration with local volunteer forces, led to the tracking and interception of the bombers before they could execute planned attacks on civilians.
Military sources said suicide vests and other improvised explosive device (IED) materials found on the terrorists were recovered and safely secured.
During the encounter, troops also inflicted heavy casualties on terrorist elements escorting the suicide bombers.
The remaining fighters were forced to flee into the Mandara Mountains following sustained military pressure. In the course of exploitation, soldiers recovered four AK-47 rifles abandoned by the fleeing terrorists, while two motorcycles used by the group were destroyed.
Preliminary intelligence assessments revealed that the neutralised suicide bombers were dispatched from the Mandara Mountains by the Ali Ngulde-led Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) faction of Boko Haram.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have since intensified efforts to detect, track and neutralise suicide bombers and other terrorist elements operating from the enclave, leveraging human intelligence, communication intercepts and other intelligence-gathering tools.
The Theatre Command, Operation HADIN KAI, said it has continued to strengthen collaboration with other security agencies and community-based volunteer forces across Borno and Yobe States to prevent attacks on soft targets and protect civilians.
Public enlightenment campaigns have also been intensified to encourage vigilance and prompt reporting of suspicious movements or persons within communities.
Operation HADIN KAI reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining offensive operations against terrorist groups, degrading their capabilities and ensuring the safety and security of residents within the theatre of operations.
