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DHQ Confirms Killing Of 34 Terrorists, Six Soldiers In Borno Attack

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January 8, 2025
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DHQ Confirms Killing Of 34 Terrorists, Six Soldiers In Borno Attack
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The Defence Headquarters on Wednesday confirmed the killing of six soldiers by the Islamic State/Boko Haram group during a raid on a military forward base in Borno State.

The terrorists had in the early hours of Sunday, January 5,2025 launched attack on the base, killing six soldiers in the process and wounding several others.

Reports said the attackers arrived in trucks and motorcycles, targeting the base in Sabon Gari, located in the Damboa district of Borno State.

Confirming the attack and the killing of the six soldiers in a statement on Wednesday, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said it also killed 34 of the terrorists and recovered 23 AK-47 rifles from them.

“But unfortunately lost six of its gallant officers in the confrontation.

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“Additionally, the DHQ said the troops recovered over 200 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition,” the statement said.

It explained that troops on a returning patrol successfully foiled the surprise attack as reinforcements, including members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, vigilantes, and hybrid forces, quickly arrived and overpowered the terrorists.

It maintained that despite encountering an improvised explosive device that injured the Vigilante Commander, the reinforcement team helped decimate the fleeing insurgents.

Operation HADIN KAI‘s air component conducted air interdictions on the retreating terrorists, resulting in further casualties and weapon recoveries,” the statement said.

The DHQ reiterated the Armed Forces’ commitment to defeating insurgency and terrorism in the nation, emphasizing its awareness of its role and responsibility.
(vitalnewsngr.com)

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