Troops neutralise four terrorists, recover arms in Sambisa forest axis

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised four suspected terrorists and recovered arms and logistics items during an ambush operation in the Sambisa forest axis of Borno.

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The operation was conducted in the early hours of April 30 by troops of 21 Special Armoured Brigade in conjunction with local vigilante forces.

The troops mobilised to a suspected terrorist crossing point in the general area of “Charlie Five” following credible intelligence on insurgent movement.

Contact was made with the terrorists advancing from the Yale axis towards the Sambisa Forest, and the troops immediately engaged them with superior firepower. 

During exploitation of the area, four terrorists were neutralised, while troops recovered one AK-47 rifle with 12 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.

Other items recovered include two bags of ground maize and a pack of spaghetti, believed to be part of the terrorists’ food supplies.

The ambush team subsequently returned safely to base without casualties, while monitoring and clearance operations continue in the area.

Military authorities said the general security situation in the axis remains calm, with troops maintaining high morale and operational efficiency.