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Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI have repelled coordinated attacks launched by suspected ISWAP terrorists on military positions in Buratai, Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, killing several insurgents and destroying their equipment during a combined air and ground operation, the military announced on Friday.
The attacks occurred in the early hours of June 19, 2026, when ISWAP terrorists launched multiple assaults on troops’ locations at Dusten Kura and along Chara Road in the Buratai axis. The alert troops, supported by robust intelligence, promptly detected the incursion and responded with superior firepower in a well-coordinated air and ground counter-attack.
The Acting Military Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, said in a statement that the troops demonstrated "operational dominance and combat readiness" in defeating the attacks and launching what he described as "a devastating counter-offensive against the terrorists in the Buratai axis".
Precision Air Support Proves Decisive
According to the military, the prompt and effective employment of the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI, particularly Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) as well as precision strike platforms from the Nigerian Air Force, proved decisive. The precision air support integrated seamlessly with ground forces, disrupted the terrorists’ assault, inflicted heavy casualties on the attackers, and forced them to flee in confusion.
No Casualties On Own Troops
The military disclosed that no casualties were recorded among troops during the encounter. "It is worthy to note that no casualties were recorded on own troops, while the terrorists suffered significant losses in personnel and equipment," the statement added.
The Dutsen Kura and Chara Road in Buratai town is a strategic location considering the nature of the road linking Biu-Buni Yadi-Damaturu road, in which consistently, several cases of kidnappings have taken place.
The Theatre Command said the successful operation highlighted the effectiveness of ongoing joint operations against insurgents in the North-East. "This latest success underscores the high state of readiness of OPHK troops and the synergy between the ground and air components in maintaining relentless pressure on the terrorists," the statement said.
The military further assured residents that efforts to eliminate insurgent threats would continue. "The Theatre Command remains committed to denying insurgents freedom of action and ensuring the safety of law-abiding citizens across the North East theatre," it stated.
Operation HADIN KAI also urged members of the public to support security operations by providing useful information. "The public is urged to continue providing timely intelligence to security forces and to remain vigilant. OPHK would continue to sustain aggressive offensive operations to decisively degrade terrorist capabilities and restore lasting peace to the region," the statement added.
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