Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have foiled an attempted ambush by suspected Boko Haram terrorists along the Buni Gari–Buratai axis in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
The incident occurred on Monday when the troops encountered the terrorists while conducting a routine patrol in the area.
According to the acting spokesperson for Operation Hadin Kai, Mohammed Goni, the troops responded to the attack, forcing the suspected terrorists to retreat.
Reinforcements were subsequently deployed to secure the area, clear the ambush location and conduct further operations around the axis.
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During the operation, troops discovered and dismantled several makeshift camps believed to have been used as temporary hideouts and staging points by the terrorists.
Items recovered included a motorcycle, bicycles, a magazine, ammunition and rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs).
Goni said no military personnel were killed or injured during the encounter, although some military vehicles sustained damage.
He added that the troops remained operational and successfully completed the mission.
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