Boko Haram terro.rists have carried out a de.adly overnight atta.ck on a Nigerian Army Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Mandaragirau, under the 25 Brigade of Sector 2 in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, k!lling five soldiers and three members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF)
The att.ack reportedly took place in the early hours of Friday at about 3am, as the insurgents stormed the military formation during heavy rainfall, taking advantage of poor visibility conditions.
In a statement, the Acting Media Information Officer of Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Lt. Col. Haruna Sani, confirmed the incident and gave details of how troops responded to the assault.
He said:
“Determined troops responded with a fierce counter-offensive, decisively frustrating further incursions and inflicting casualties on the attackers. The counter-assault underscores the resilience of the troops at FOB Mandaragirau and reflects the courage and determination of our personnel across the theatre.”
Sani added that despite the difficult weather conditions, troops were able to contain the att.ack.
According to him, the insurgents attempted to breach sections of the base under heavy rain and poor visibility.
Sani described the fallen personnel as heroes who demonstrated courage and commitment to national defence.
“Determined troops responded with a fierce counter-offensive, decisively frustrating further incursions and inflicting casualties on the attackers. The counter-assault underscores the resilience of the troops at FOB Mandaragirau and reflects the courage and determination of our personnel across the theatre,” he said.
“Five soldiers paid the ‘supreme price’ during the intense firefight and close-quarter combat, while some equipment was also affected,” he said.
“Operation HADIN KAI honours their heroism and the bravery of all personnel who stood firm in the face of a determined but ultimately futile enemy assault.
“Three members of the CJTF also fell alongside the troops, while those wounded have been promptly airlifted by the Air Component Command and are currently in stable condition receiving medical care,” he added.
He assured that troops remain in control of the base and are conducting follow-up operations in the area.
“These failed attacks further underscore the growing desperation of terrorist elements who continue to suffer devastating losses under sustained operational pressure. All necessary measures are being taken to protect communities and sustain relentless pressure, with the deployment of additional troops and critical combat enablers throughout the North-East theatre,” the statement added.
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