Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have successfully foiled an attempt by suspected terrorist logistics suppliers along the Ngoshe–Ashigashiya road in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources disclosed that personnel of the 82 Division Task Force Battalion, deployed at Ngoshe, carried out a well-coordinated ambush at a known crossing point along the route at about 2:20 a.m. on April 24.
According to the sources, the troops made contact with suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP logistics suppliers who were transporting items intended for terrorist elements. The troops engaged the suspects with disciplined fire, forcing them to abandon their supplies and flee in disarray.
Items recovered from the scene during exploitation included 10 pairs of women’s slippers, 28 sachets of 500g salt, 39 sachets of powdered milk, a motorcycle tube, a pair of joggers, two pieces of clothing materials measuring 10 yards each, two one-litre containers of engine oil, and a black shirt.
No casualties were recorded among the troops, while the number of casualties on the side of the fleeing suspects could not be immediately confirmed.
The troops reportedly returned to base at about 6:00 a.m. after completing the operation.
Sources added that although the general security situation across the theatre remains relatively calm, it is still unpredictable. They, however, noted that troops’ morale and combat efficiency remain high.
By: Zagazola Makama
