Nigerian Soldiers Neutralise 9 Terrorists, Retrieve N5m Ransom in Borno

During a combat patrol in Borno State’s Magumeri and Gajiram regions on Friday, troops from Operation Hadin Kai, or OPHK, killed at least nine militants.

Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai’s Media Information Officer, made this announcement on Saturday.

He claims that during the raid, N5 million in cash that had been paid as ransom was also retrieved.

The terrorists were seen scaring the residents and burning houses on fire while allegedly traveling in two trucks and 24-foot fighters. Their own troops quickly responded to the threat by launching an aggressive fighting patrol.

The terrorists tried to escape into Damjiyakiri village as the troops moved closer to the target. Foot militants were chased across a distance of around 92 kilometers, while vehicle-borne fighters scattered to an unidentified location.

Troops were able to make touch with the escaping terrorists following almost four hours of tactical pursuit. Immediately, a frontal assault was initiated, and troops opened fire on the terrorists, neutralizing five of them as the other nineteen scattered. Blood traces were seen at the collision location, indicating that some people were injured,” he said.

One AK-47 weapon (Reg. No. 06798), five magazines (three empty and two loaded), 31 x 7.62mm rounds, an Itel cell phone, and a dagger are among the goods found during the engagement, the statement continued.

It further clarified that during the mission, the OPHK forces reported no casualties or equipment losses.