TROOPS OF OPHK NEUTRALIZE 13 JAS/ISWAP TERRORISTS IN FAILED AMBUSH, RECOVER WEAPONS AT KARETO, BORNO

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have once again demonstrated gallantry and resilience by neutralizing thirteen Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in a failed ambush and improvised explosive device (IED) attack at Kareto, Borno State, on Wednesday, 3 September 2025. The incident occurred while the troops were providing escort for humanitarian trucks along the Gubio–Damasak road.

The terrorists, in a desperate attempt, detonated two command IEDs and opened heavy fire on the convoy. The alert troops immediately responded with overwhelming firepower, killing thirteen of the insurgents on the spot while the rest fled in disarray. The soldiers, in a follow-up pursuit, exploited the general area and recovered eight AK-47 rifles, ten magazines, a large cache of 7.62mm ammunition, several primed IEDs, rolls of detonating cord wires, and a camel bag.

Unfortunately, one soldier sustained minor injuries but is reported to be in stable condition. Four MRAP tyres were damaged while two escort trucks were engulfed in flames during the encounter. Despite these setbacks, the troops successfully secured the relief materials and ensured their safe delivery to Damasak.

The military has since intensified operations in the area to deny the terrorists freedom of action while continuing to provide security for humanitarian activities in the region.

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