Troops of the Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have sustained offensive operations across the North-East theatre under Operation Desert Sanity V, neutralising a terrorist and recovering arms and logistics items.
The Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) disclosed this in a statement issued by its Media Information Officer, Lt.-Col. Sani Uba, on Feb. 14.
According to the statement, troops of Sector 2, in conjunction with the Civilian Joint Task Force, conducted a night operation around Muktum and Ngirbuwa villages, where they neutralised scores of terrorists.
It said two AK-47 rifles, three motorcycles and mobile phones were recovered during the operation.
“Further exploitation along the terrorists’ withdrawal route revealed drag marks and a shallow grave, indicating additional enemy casualties,” the statement added.
Similarly, troops of Sector 1, while on operation along the Bulayobe–Darel Jamel axis, engaged fleeing terrorists attempting to cross the Main Supply Route.
The criminals reportedly fled in disarray, abandoning two sacks containing assorted logistics items suspected to be meant for terrorist elements.
The task force noted that although the general security situation across the theatre remains calm but unpredictable, troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remain high.
It reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining pressure on Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists until lasting peace and economic stability are fully restored in the North-East region.
