Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have successfully repelled a coordinated terrorist attack on a military base in Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State, preventing insurgents from overrunning the facility despite a fierce overnight battle.
According to military authorities, suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) launched the attack on the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Mairari at about 11:25 p.m. on July 1. Troops mounted a determined counteroffensive, forcing the attackers to retreat after inflicting heavy casualties on the insurgents and recovering weapons left behind.
The military, however, confirmed that two soldiers and one member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) paid the supreme sacrifice while defending the base. Some military equipment was also damaged after being struck by rocket-propelled grenades during the exchange of fire.
Operation HADIN KAI praised the courage and resilience of the fallen personnel, describing them as heroes who gave their lives in the defence of the nation. The command also extended condolences to their families and assured Nigerians that operations against insurgents across the North-East will continue.
Security forces say clearance operations are ongoing in the area to track down fleeing terrorists and prevent further attacks on military formations.
Nigerian troops repelled a terrorist attack on a military base in Borno State, killing several insurgents. Two soldiers and one CJTF member lost their lives during the operation.
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Title: Soldiers Push Terrorists Back for Borno Base, Two Soldiers and One CJTF Member Die
Nigerian soldiers under Operation HADIN KAI don successfully push back suspected ISWAP fighters wey attack one military base for Guzamala, Borno State.
The attack happen late for night, but the troops fight back with full force, kill several terrorists and recover some weapons before the attackers run away.
Even though the soldiers win the battle, two soldiers and one Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) member lose their lives while defending the base. Some military equipment too get damaged during the gunfight.
The Army don praise the fallen heroes for their bravery and promise say operations to chase terrorists from the North-East go continue.
