No fewer than 12 fighters of the Islamic State of West Africa Province have been killed by troops of Operation Hadin Kai in series of offensives launched across Borno and Yobe states between Friday and Saturday.
Military sources at the Army Headquarters confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja.
According to the source, the raids, carried out with the backing of local security outfits and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support from the Air Component, dismantled insurgents’ hideouts in Tamsu Ngamdu, Dalakaleri and Gaza.
During the operation, troops also seized eight AK-47 rifles, eight loaded magazines of 7.62mm rounds, alongside assorted drugs and medical supplies allegedly used by the terrorists.
“The military authorities commend the resilience and determination of the troops and urge the Theatre Command to maintain the offensive against all terrorist elements,” he said.