Troops of Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have neutralised scores of terrorists and recovered arms and logistics items during sustained operations under Operation Desert Sanity in the North East.
According to a statement signed by the Media Information Officer, Lt. Sani Uba, on Saturday, the troops achieved significant successes across multiple sectors of the theatre.
In Sector 2, troops working in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force carried out a night operation around Muktum and Ngirbuwa villages, where they neutralised scores of terrorists. During the operation, two AK-47 rifles, three motorcycles and mobile phones were recovered from the scene.
Further exploitation conducted along the terrorists’ withdrawal routes revealed drag marks and a shallow grave, suggesting additional casualties among the fleeing insurgents.
Similarly, in Sector 1, troops conducting operations along the Bulayobe–Darel Jamel axis engaged fleeing terrorists attempting to cross the Main Supply Route.
The insurgents reportedly fled in disarray, abandoning two sacks containing assorted logistics supplies suspected to have been meant for terrorist elements.
READ ALSO:Â PICTORIAL: Troops Arrest Three Suspected Criminals, Recover Stolen Truck In Abia
The Joint Task Force noted that although the general security situation across the theatre remains calm, it is still unpredictable.
The army said that troops morale and fighting efficiency remain high as they continue to dominate their areas of responsibility and disrupt terrorist activities.
The Headquarters of Operation HADIN KAI reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining pressure on Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province terrorists until lasting peace and economic stability are fully restored to the North East region.
