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The Digest: ​

Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have neutralized 38 Islamic State West Africa Province terrorists during a counter-attack at Forward Operating Base Mandaragirau in Borno State. The terrorists attacked the base early Saturday but were overpowered by troops who engaged them with well-coordinated ambushes and an offensive-defensive response, forcing a disorderly withdrawal. The Air Component provided close air support, and subsequent exploitation along withdrawal routes inflicted further losses. Troops recovered 7 AK-47 rifles, 8 magazines, 4 RPG bombs, and assorted ammunition.

Key Points:
  • 38 terrorists were neutralized, with 8 bodies recovered at the engagement area and over 30 additional bodies confirmed by locals.
  • No Nigerian troops were killed; one MRAP was hit by RPG fire, with injured personnel promptly stabilized.
  • Recovered weapons include 7 AK-47 rifles, 8 magazines, 4 RPG bombs, and assorted ammunition.
  • The operation featured close air support from the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI.
  • Local communities reportedly celebrated the scale of enemy losses.
The successful counter-offensive in Borno underscores the military's continued dominance in the region, dealing a significant blow to ISWAP terrorists while recording no fatalities among troops.

Sources: Daily Post