Troops foil attacks on military bases, recover terrorists’ bodies, weapons in Borno
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have foiled terrorist attacks on Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) at Gajiram in Nganzai Local Government Area and Mairari in Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State. Captain Mohammed Goni, acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Maiduguri, […] Troops foil…
Troops thwarted terrorist strikes on Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in Borno State, securing the bodies of insurgents and weapons in the process. Captain Mohammed Goni, acting Military Information Officer for the Joint Task Force (North East), disclosed that JAS terrorists, including a Qaid, surrendered to the troops after receiving intense fire.
The attack on FOB Gajiram was foiled early on September 17, 2026, as alert troops, backed by MNJTF ISR assets, detected and engaged the terrorists. Close air support from the Air Component further bolstered the troops' efforts.
A subsequent assault on FOB Mairari later that night saw ISWAP terrorists launch an attack on the base. The troops, however, met the threat with fierce resistance and received robust close air support from the Air Component. Following a thorough search, the bodies of four terrorists, along with weapons, ammunition, RPG bombs, and a camcorder, were recovered.
The Theatre Commander of Joint Task Force (North East), Major General Ibikunle Ajose, lauded the troops, MNJTF ISR team, and aircrew for their vigilance, bravery, and effective coordination.
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