Troops Raid Boko Haram Hideouts In Borno, Recover Weapons

Troops of the Nigerian Army have reportedly raided some hideouts of Boko Haram insurgents in Borno state.

According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, the troops of Operation Hadin Kai recovered weapons, including six anti-aircraft guns, during the operation at the Ukuba axis of the Sambisa forest, Borno state, on Saturday.

The publication said the soldiers successfully cleared the terrorists’ hideouts in Garno, Alafa, Alafa D, Garin Doctor, Njumia, Izzah, Farisu, Somalia, Ukuba, Garin Glucose, Garin Ba’aba, Bula Abu Amir, communities in Bama LGA in Borno state.

The operation was reported to have led to a heavy gun battle between the insurgents and the troops, forcing the insurgents to abandon their vehicles and other weapons.

The publication noted that the troops recovered six anti-aircraft guns, four Ak-47 rifles, several quantities of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), a cache of magazines, and a Hilux vehicle mounted with an anti-aircraft gun.