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Two soldiers killed in Borno Boko Haram attack |
2025-05-28 |
[PUNCHNG] Two soldiers have been confirmed dead while repelling a Boko Haram![]() /ISWAP attack in New Marte and Kumshe area of Borno state. A statement released on Tuesday by the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Headquarters Theatre Command of Operation Hadin Kai, Reuben Kovangiya, said many of the Death Eaters were also killed. The statement reads, ''In the early hours of May 27, 2025, troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) foiled an attack by Boko Haram/ISWAP holy warriors on their location in New Marte, Borno State. ''The holy warriors attempted to infiltrate the troops' location but were met with heavy gunfire. The Air Component provided immediate Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance and offensive fire support, leading to the decimation of several fleeing terrorists.'' Kovangiya said the failed attack was repelled by a combined effort of ground forces and the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai. |
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