Africa-Press – Nigeria. Troops of the 202 battalion under Operation Hadin Kai have killed four suspected terrorists during a fighting patrol in Borno State.
One soldier was injured during the encounter.
The incident happened on Friday morning, during a long-range patrol to Sabsawa Village.
The patrol was part of ongoing efforts to prevent insurgents from operating freely within the area.
According to a Special Situation Report from the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai, the troops came under attack around 9:30 a.m.
“The terrorists reportedly opened fire on the soldiers, leading to a gun battle.
“The troops returned fire heavily, forcing the attackers to retreat in different directions. After the exchange, soldiers combed the area and found the bodies of four terrorists,” Makama wrote on X on Saturday.
Makama noted that one soldier was wounded during the encounter.
The injured personnel has been taken to the 21 Special Armoured Brigade Medical Centre for treatment and is said to be in stable condition.
The military said troops are still carrying out further operations in the area to pursue fleeing insurgents and recover any equipment they may have abandoned.
While the general security situation in the theatre is described as calm, military authorities noted that it remains unpredictable.
They added that the morale and fighting strength of the troops remain high as operations continue across the North-East.
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