Fifteen members of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) have been killed after troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) repelled a coordinated attack in Ngamdu, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.
The clash followed what the military described as a “swift and decisive response” by forces on the ground, backed by reinforcements from the 29 Task Force Brigade.
In a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai North-East Operations, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the insurgents launched the attack using Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs), armed drones, and command-initiated Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) targeting troops and military platforms.
“Despite the intensity of the attack, troops held their ground and responded with superior firepower, inflicting significant losses on the terrorists,” Uba said.
He confirmed that 15 terrorists were neutralised during the exchange, while the military suffered four personnel killed in action and five others wounded. Some Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles and Gun Trucks also sustained varying degrees of damage.
According to Uba, the terrorists attempted to block reinforcements and cause additional casualties by planting multiple IEDs along the Ngamdu–Damaturu Main Supply Route (MSR).
“This necessitated a temporary closure of the MSR, as engineers swiftly responded to clear three IED-laden spots. Following successful clearance, the MSR has now been reopened to both military and civilian movement,” he added.
