Troops Repel Boko Haram Attack on Malari Police Station
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai successfully repelled an attack by suspected Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists on Malari Police Station in Borno State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred around 1:00 a.m. when the Joint Task Force (JTF) Northeast headquarters received a distress call reporting the assault on the station.
"Upon receiving the information, our troops swiftly mobilized, engaged the terrorists, and successfully repelled the attack, allowing the police Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) to withdraw safely," a source said.
The terrorists had attempted to seize the APC, intending to use it for a subsequent IED attack on security forces. Despite intense gunfire, the brave troops of the 222 Battalion held their ground and secured the police station.
There were no casualties among security forces, though three APC tires were damaged in the engagement. The number of terrorist casualties remains unconfirmed, but traces of blood were observed along their withdrawal route.
Military sources confirmed that troops have maintained dominance over the area and plan to conduct further operations at first light to track down the attackers.
