A recent military operation in the Timbuktu Triangle, a notorious terrorist stronghold in Borno State, has resulted in significant casualties. The Defence Headquarters confirmed that 22 soldiers were killed in action, while over 70 insurgents, including three high-ranking commanders, were neutralized.
Key Highlights:
- Operation Hadin Kai: The military operation, conducted by troops of Operation Hadin Kai, began on January 16, 2025, and aimed to dismantle terrorist enclaves in the region.
- Insurgent Commanders Killed: Among the insurgents killed were three high-ranking commanders: Talha (Terrorist Special Forces Commander), Mallam Umar (Terrorist Operations Commander), and Abu Yazeed (Terrorist Brigade Commander).
- Terrorist Tactics: The insurgents employed various lethal tactics, including Improvised Explosive Devices, suicide bombers, and drones. However, the troops successfully repelled these attempts, demonstrating tactical superiority.
The military has appealed to the media to refrain from publishing the names of fallen troops to allow formal notification of their families.
Source: Punch
