Troops foil terror attacks on Azir Bridge, Banki in Borno

By John Ogunsemore

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai have thwarted attempted terrorist attacks on troops’ positions at Azir Bridge and Banki, both in Borno State.

Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai, Lt.-Col. Sani Uba disclosed this in a Friday statement obtained by SunOnline.

According to the statement, the attacks took place in the early hours of Friday.

Uba said the terrorists, who advanced in large numbers in a desperate attempt to overrun the locations, were met with swift and overwhelming resistance from vigilant troops.

“Demonstrating superior tactical awareness and combat readiness, the troops launched well-coordinated spoiling attacks that disrupted the terrorists’ assault formations and forced them into disarray.

“The engagements were further reinforced by effective close air support from the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI, which contributed significantly to the successful defeat of the attackers,” the statement reads in part.

Uba said these failed attacks clearly contradict the misleading propaganda and false reports circulating on some online media platforms.

He added that troops remain firmly in control of the locations and continue to dominate the operational environment with high morale, decisive firepower and sustained offensive action against terrorist elements.

“Operation HADIN KAI therefore reassures the public that the Joint Task Force remains resolute and committed to defeating all terrorist threats across the theatre of operations and restoring lasting peace to the North-East region,” the statement further reads.