Troops of Operation Hadin Kai successfully neutralized 16 ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorists in Damboa Local Government Area, Borno State, on Friday.
The Nigerian Army announced the development in a post on its official X handle, stating that the terrorists were spotted around 1 a.m. and swiftly targeted with sustained indirect fire.
“The main thrust of the attack targeted the Brigade, prompting the swift deployment of air support to reinforce ground troops,” the Army said.
It added that the combined firepower from both ground and air forces overwhelmed the insurgents after about two hours of intense engagement, forcing them to retreat in disarray.
The Army said, “16 terrorists were neutralised during the encounter. A pursuit operation is currently ongoing to track down fleeing elements.”
The military also confirmed that an ammunition storage area was hit during the exchange but was swiftly brought under control, with no further escalation recorded.
The Nigerian Army reiterated its commitment to sustaining an offensive against all terrorist elements in the North East and restoring lasting peace to the region.