Troops repel ISWAP attacks on military formations in Borno

Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI, OPHK, person repelled coordinated attacks launched by suspected ISWAP terrorists connected subject positions successful Buratai, Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.

This was disclosed successful a connection issued on Friday by the Acting Military Information Officer of OPHK, Captain Mohammed Goni.

The connection read, “The Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI has erstwhile again demonstrated its operational dominance and combat readiness by successfully defeating ISWAP onslaught and launching a devastating counter-offensive against the terrorists successful the Buratai axis.

“In the aboriginal hours of 19 June 2026, ISWAP terrorists launched aggregate attacks connected troops’ locations astatine Dusten Kura and Chara roadworthy successful Buratai, Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. The alert troops, supported by robust intelligence, promptly detected the incursion and responded with superior firepower successful a well-coordinated aerial and crushed counter-attack.

“The punctual and effectual employment of the Air Component of OPHK, peculiarly Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnais...