Troops Repel Boko Haram Attack in Borno, Neutralize Two Insurgents

Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF), North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), successfully thwarted a daring attack by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on their position in Borno State, neutralizing two insurgents in a fierce early morning clash. The incident, which occurred at approximately 12:20 a.m. on Sunday, October 5, 2025, took place at the 3 Battalion (Main) Pump House location, a strategic outpost in the ongoing fight against insurgency in Nigeria’s North East.Military sources reported that a large group of terrorists attempted to infiltrate the position under the cover of darkness. Displaying swift tactical response, the troops engaged the attackers with heavy mortar fire, disrupting their advance and forcing them into a chaotic retreat. “Some of the terrorists were neutralized, while several others were believed to have escaped with gunshot wounds, as indicated by the large pool and trail of blood observed along their withdrawal route,” a military report stated.Following the engagement, an ambush team from the battalion conducted a limited exploitation of the area, recovering the bodies of two neutralized insurgents. No casualties were reported among the troops, highlighting the effectiveness of their defensive strategy. The recovered bodies and evidence of blood trails suggest significant losses on the terrorists’ side, though the exact number of fleeing wounded remains unconfirmed.The general security situation in the area remains calm but unpredictable, with troops maintaining heightened vigilance. The morale and fighting efficiency of the 3 Battalion were described as satisfactory, underscoring their resilience in the face of persistent threats. Operation Hadin Kai, under which this engagement occurred, continues to execute clearance missions like Operation Desert Sanity IV, aimed at rooting out remnants of Boko Haram and ISWAP in the North East.This latest success adds to the series of blows dealt to terrorist groups in the region, as Nigerian forces intensify efforts to secure communities and restore stability. Military authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining aggressive operations to eliminate terrorist threats, while local residents expressed cautious relief at the troops’ swift response.

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