Troops Repel Terrorist Attack in Kukawa, Kill Several
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Nigerian military of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, had successfully thwarted an attempt by Boko Haram terrorists to attack Kukawa town in
The Nigerian military's Joint Task Force North-East, operating under Operation Hadin Kai, thwarted a terrorist attack on Kukawa, Borno State, killing numerous Boko Haram militants. Captain Mohammed Goni, the acting Military Information Officer, reported that the ground and air forces swiftly repelled the assault, forcing the insurgents to retreat.
During the intense battle, several terrorists were killed, while others sustained gunshot wounds as they fled. The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai intercepted the fleeing terrorists, neutralising an estimated 10 more, despite adverse weather. Subsequent intelligence tracked about 20 fleeing terrorists towards the Tunbuns/Kangarwa axis, leading to a follow-up air strike that eliminated an additional 15 militants and destroyed 10 motorcycles.
Ground troops recovered two motorcycles, neutralising an extra terrorist and seizing ammunition. Four personnel sustained minor injuries and were airlifted to medical care. The successful defense of Kukawa highlights Operation Hadin Kai's ability to detect, contain, and decisively counter terrorist threats through the integration of ground forces, air assets, and intelligence.
The Joint Task Force remains committed to offensive operations, intelligence-led surveillance, and coordinated ground and air actions to degrade terrorist capabilities, protect communities, and maintain security in the North-east.
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