Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East Operation Hadin Kai, repelled a coordinated terrorists\u2019 attacks on military positions in Buratai and Mallam Fatori areas of Borno.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Buratai and Mallam Fatori are located in Biu and Abadam Local Government areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Capt. Reuben Kovangiya, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Theatre Command, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Maiduguri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said the operation, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday, was supported by the Nigerian Army UAV platforms and the air component.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kovangiya said preliminary findings revealed that several terrorists were killed, while AK-47 rifles, general purpose machine guns, rocket propelled guns and other equipment were recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe terrorists had attempted to infiltrate troops\u2019 locations from multiple fronts, but were met with fierce resistance from ground troops, with close support from the Air Component.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTroops swiftly engaged the terrorists with heavy gunfire while the Air Component provided close air support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSeveral lifeless bodies of terrorists were discovered, and a large cache of assorted arms and ammunition recovered,\u201d Kovangiya said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The spokesperson added that the troops are currently combing the areas to clear possible remnants of the insurgents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAfter hours of intense gun duel, the terrorists fled in disarray. Troops pursued the retreating terrorists, neutralising scores while others escaped with gunshot wounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kovangiya noted that coordinated ground and air operations were ongoing in the general area, reaffirming the commitment of troops to deny terrorists freedom of action across the North East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(NAN)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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