The Nigerian Army’s Operation Hadin Kai forces have eliminated at least sixty militants who were wreaking havoc in northern Nigeria.
This was revealed by Army Headquarters in a succinct statement posted on Facebook on Friday.
According to the report, the air and land operation happened early Friday morning in Bita, Borno State.
The post reads, “In a decisive and coordinated operation, gallant troops of Operation Hadin Kai launched a simultaneous land and air assault on terrorist positions in Bita, Borno State, in the early hours of today.
“The intense battle resulted in the neutralization of at least 60 terrorists”.
The Intercept reports that several insurgents terrorising the North-East have been killed by the military in the last few days.
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Earlier this week, Dozens of Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, terrorists were killed by the troops in New Marte, Marte local government area of Borno State.
During the encounter, unfortunately, two soldiers paid the supreme price.
