Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully foiled terrorists’ attacks in Buratai and Mallam Fatori areas of Borno State, neutralizing scores of insurgents and recovering assorted arms and ammunition.

According to reports, the attack on Buratai occurred in the early hours of Thursday, May 5, 2025, when terrorists attempted to infiltrate troops’ location from all approaches. However, the troops swiftly engaged the terrorists with heavy gunfire, while the Air Component provided close air support.

The troops discovered several lifeless bodies of terrorists and recovered a large cache of assorted arms and ammunition. The general area is currently being exploited by the troops.

In a similar incident, troops in Mallam Fatori foiled another attack by terrorists, who attempted to attack troops’ location from different fronts. The troops engaged the insurgents with superior firepower, causing them to flee in disarray.

Preliminary discoveries revealed several terrorists killed, with many AK-47 Rifles, General Purpose Machine Guns, Rocket Propelled Guns, and other terrorist equipment recovered. The determined troops are currently exploiting the general area, with Air Component and Nigerian Army Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Command providing air support.

The coordinated efforts underscore the determined efforts to jointly deny the terrorists freedom of action by Operation Hadin Kai.