Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists that attempted to infiltrate the Naval Base Lake Chad in Fish Dam during the early hours of Wednesday .
The army authorities in a statement issued Wednesday said the terrorists commenced their infiltration attack at about 2:00a.m.
It said their aim was to destroy the newly acquired Swamp Boggeys by the Borno State government for waterways clearance in Lake Chad.
However, well-coordinated joint land, maritime and air operations, the terrorists were fiercely resisted by personnel of the Naval Base Lake Chad with reinforcement from Baga in a firefight that lasted for over two hours.
The terrorists subsequently retreated having failed to gain access to the Swamp Boggeys while scores were neutralised and IED materials recovered.
It added: “Minimal incursion was made leading to the destruction of an ambulance and two other vehicles while some personnel were wounded in action.
“The air component platforms are currently conducting follow on pursuit exploitation on the water ways to further decimate the terrorists.”