Troops destroy terrorists’ enclaves in clearance operation in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have destroyed terrorists’ life-support structures and logistics hubs during a clearance operation at the Chongolo Kura general area in Borno State.
Zagazola learnt that the operation followed an earlier exploitation conducted on Feb. 3, and was carried out by 21 Special Armoured Brigade in conjunction with troops of 151 Task Force Battalion and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force/volunteer fighters.
“The troops departed to Chongolo Kura to destroy terrorists’ life-support structures and logistics,” the sources said.
It stated that the troops cleared and destroyed structures and subsequently proceeded to additional locations to deny the terrorists freedom of action within the area of responsibility.
The sources added that no contact was made with the terrorists during the operation.
“The troops returned to base at about 2:15 p.m. on Feb. 4. The operation was hitch-free, the general security situation remains calm, and troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remain satisfactory,” said the sources.
The military assured that sustained clearance operations would continue to deny terrorists safe havens and restore lasting peace to affected communities in the North-East.
