Boko Haram terrorists on Friday morning attacked a Nigerian Army base in Mandaragirau under the 25 Brigade of Sector 2 in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, killing five soldiers and three members of the Civilian Joint Task Force .
In a statement, the Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Lt. Col. Haruna Sani, said troops at the base contained the attack despite adverse weather conditions and poor visibility caused by heavy rainfall.
Sani said the terrorists launched the attack at about 3am and attempted to breach sections of the FOB under heavy rain and poor visibility.
According to him, “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 five soldiers paid the “supreme price” during the intense firefight and close-quarter combat, while some equipment was also affected.
He noted that their sacrifice embodied the highest traditions of service, courage and unwavering commitment to the defence of the nation.
“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 said.
Sani assured that troops remain firmly in control of the FOB and continue to dominate the general area, while exploitation operations are ongoing for consolidation.
“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.
Current matters gathered that the attackers stormed the military location and operated for nearly one hour with little or no resistance during heavy rainfall.
Borno state sitting in the North Eastern part of Nigeria borders three counties – Cameroon to the East,Niger to the North and Chad to the North East. The state more often features. reports of attacks on military bases and communities despite the efforts by the Joint Task Force to repel deadly attacks
