Troops of 162 Amphibious Battalion, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have decisively defeated attempt by ISWAP terrorists to attack their location at Forward Operating Base Mandaragirau, Biu Local government Area of Borno State, killing several fighters.

Acting Military Information Officer, OPHK, Capt. Mohammed Goni, said the terrorists launched simultaneous attack on the location from two fronts at about 0200 hours on 15 August 2026.

“On detecting the advancing terrorists from emplaced early warning and surveillance systems, a combat team was promptly dispatched to interdict the terrorists along one of the axis of advance. Contact was made, resulting in a heavy exchange of fire during which the combat team decisively defeated the attackers on that front.

“The second group of terrorists attempted to bypass the ambush team and infiltrate the camp but they were equally met with superior firepower and successfully defeated,” Goni said.

He said the coordinated and aggressive response forced the insurgents to withdraw in confusion, after which troops immediately launched a hot pursuit and thoroughly exploited the contact area as well as their withdrawal routes.

Demonstrating tactical proficiency and combat dominance, he said, the troops neutralised several terrorists and recovered a substantial quantity of equipment comprising AK-47 rifles with loaded magazines, a rocket-propelled grenade launcher with bombs and chargers, one camcorder video camera and several other combat enablers.

Goni said that footage obtained from the surveillance systems further showed the terrorists dragging several bodies of their cohorts killed towards the Timbuktu Triangle. “Notably, no single casualty among our troops,” he said.

He said the successful defeat of the multi-pronged attack further highlights the high state of readiness, aggressive posture, and operational effectiveness of OPHK troops with the additional impetus from the military high command.

“The Theatre Command, therefore, commends the leadership, courage, and professionalism of troops of 162 Amphibious Battalion for their exceptional bravery and tactical excellence in decisively defeating the terrorists’ assault.”