Soldiers foil terrorists attack on 2 Borno villages, kill scores of terrorists, recover VBIED, others

From Molly Kilete, Abuja

The Nigerian Army said troops fighting the counter insurgency war the north east have another attack in New Marte, in Borno state, and killed scores of terrorists.

The failed attack took place in the early hours of May 27, 2025, when insurgents attempted to infiltrate the troops’ location in the town.
Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations.

Headquarters Theatre Command Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Reuben Kovangiya, who made this known, said the troops In a well-coordinated operation by ground forces bolstered by the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), killed scores of the Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during the operations and recovered one of the Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device SUV abandoned by the terrorists.

Sadly two soldiers lost their lives during the operation the that called for reinforcements from 24 Task Force Brigade Garrison and 134 Special Forces Battalion, who swiftly mobilised to the location, engaging the terrorists with heavy gunfire.

Kovangiya, in a statement, said The Air Component provided immediate Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance, as well as offensive fire support, leading to the decimation of several fleeing terrorists. Regrettably, two soldiers paid the ultimate sacrifice.

He says Significantly, troops during exploitation of the general area, recovered one of the Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device SUV abandoned by the terrorists during pursuit by troops, including several motorcycles conveying the terrorists destroyed by the precision air strikes of the Air Component of OPHK. Troops also discovered lifeless bodies of the terrorists, with traces of blood on their withdrawal routes, further suggesting more casualties inflicted on the terrorists.

In a related development, some terrorists also met their waterloo, receiving a bloody nose from the gallant troops, when they made a daring attempt to attack the Foward Operating Base at Kumshe.

Consequently, the resilient and determined troops have vowed to keep terrorists on the back foot and deny them freedom of action.
The collaborative effort demonstrates the renewed jointness and team spirit in the fight against terrorism, geared towards bringing lasting peace to enable socio-economic activities thrive in the North East region, in line with the mandate of Operation HADIN KAI.