The Nigerian army has introduced that it thwarted a retaliatory assault by Boko Haram and Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists, killing at the least 34 insurgents and recovering 23 AK 47 rifles at Damboa Native Authorities Space of Borno State.
On Wednesday, the army, below the mixed floor and air elements of Operation Hadin Kai, launched a sturdy counter-offensive towards the terrorists.
The assault was geared toward avenging the current killing of a key terrorist commander and several other fighters by Nigerian troops.
In accordance with an announcement by Main Basic Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, the terrorists tried a shock assault on the army’s place in Sabon Gari Village, however they have been met with swift resistance.
“On 4 January 2025, an unspecified variety of ISWAP/BHT terrorists driving on bikes and Gun vehicles engaged troops deployed in Sabon Gari Village of Damboa Native Authorities Space of Borno State in a fireplace battle.
“The terrorist had tried to shock troops and retaliate for the current killing of their commander and combatants by troops.
Buba disclosed additional, “Following a large-scale assault by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on Sabon Gari Neighborhood in Damboa LGA, Borno, joint air and floor forces neutralised over 34 terrorists throughout firefights. Nevertheless, six (6) troopers have been killed in motion through the encounter.”
Neighborhood applauds army
In the meantime, Senator Ali Ndume, former Senate Chief and consultant of Borno South, expressed his condolences to the households of these killed within the current assault.
He recommended the resilience of the Nigerian Military and reaffirmed his assist for the victims of the violence in Sabon Gari Village.Senator Ndume’s go to to the headquarters of the Nigerian Military’s Joint Activity Drive in Maiduguri emphasised the continued regional safety challenges, particularly in southern Borno, which has lengthy been tormented by rebel exercise.
Borno State, notably areas similar to Mandara Mountain, Damboa, Biu’s Mandaga Garau, and elements of Ngulde and Ngwahi in Askira/Uba Native Authorities Space, has been a hotbed of insurgency.
Borno Governor pledges N300 million assist
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has pledged N300 million to assist the households of troopers who misplaced their lives within the battle towards Boko Haram insurgents.
The governor made the announcement on Wednesday following the 2025 MNJT Operation Desert Sanity 2 Medal Parade in N’Djamena, Chad Republic. In his remarks to journalists, Zulum emphasised that the donation could be managed by means of the “Tribute to Our Troops Charity Basis,” a program devoted to honoring fallen troopers, celebrating active-duty personnel, and helping the households of those that made the last word sacrifice in protection of Nigeria’s territorial integrity.Zulum expressed deep gratitude to the troops and reaffirmed the state authorities’s unwavering assist for army personnel engaged within the ongoing battle towards insurgency within the northeast.
“The Chief of Defence Workers has arrange a basis that can look into the welfare of the households of the deceased troopers and those that have been wounded in motion,” the governor said.
The governor added: “There’s nothing we will do higher than this; they sacrificed their lives to pay the supreme worth. We will proceed to assist them. I’m completely happy that this type of basis has been arrange. If there may be anyone state in Nigeria that ought to key in to assist this basis, it’s Borno.”
