Scores of terrorists were neutralised in the early hours of Saturday when troops of 162 Amphibious Battalion, Operation Hadin Kai thwarted an attack on Forward Operating Base Mandaragirau, Biu Local government Area of Borno State.
Acting Military Information Officer, Capt. Mohammed Goni in a statement issued Saturday said at about 0200 hours on 15 August 2026, the terrorists launched a simultaneous assault on the location from two fronts.
On detecting the advancing terrorists from emplaced early warning and surveillance systems, he revealed that a combat team was promptly dispatched to interdict the terrorists along one of the axes of advance.
Goni explained that contact was made, resulting in a heavy exchange of fire during which the combat team decisively defeated the attackers on that front.
He added: “The second group of terrorists attempted to bypass the ambush team and infiltrate the camp but they were equally met with superior firepower and successfully defeated.
“The coordinated and aggressive response forced the insurgents to withdraw in confusion, after which troops immediately launched a hot pursuit and thoroughly exploited the contact area as well as their withdrawal routes.
“In a clear demonstration of tactical proficiency and combat dominance, the troops neutralised several terrorists and recovered a substantial quantity of equipment comprising AK-47 rifles with loaded magazines, rocket propelled grenade launcher with bombs and chargers, one camcoder video camera and several other combat enablers.”
Goni stressed that subsequent footage obtained from the surveillance systems further showed the terrorists dragging several bodies of their cohorts killed towards the Timbuktu Triangle.
He said there was no single casualty on own troops, adding that the successful defeat of this multi-pronged attack further highlights the high state of readiness, aggressive posture, and operational effectiveness of OPHK troops with the additional impetus from the military high command.
The Theatre Command commended the leadership, courage, and professionalism of troops of 162 Amphibious Battalion for their exceptional bravery and tactical excellence in decisively defeating the terrorists’ assault.