Troops kill 16 Boko Haram fighters in two-hour battle

• Troops of Operation Hadin Kai recorded a huge victory over ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorists in Borno state
• The troops killed 16 Boko Haram terrorists during an intense gun battle in the Damboa area of Borno state
• The Nigerian Army shared details of how the troops crushed and defeated the terrorists in the two-hour gun battle

Operation Hadin Kai strikes hard kill 16 Boko Haram in Borno.
Photo credit: @HQNigerianArmySource: TwitterAt about 1 am today 23 May 2025, gallant troops of Operation Hadin Kai, sighted a group of ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorists in Damboa and immediately engaged them with sustained indirect fire. The main thrust of the attack targeted the Brigade, prompting the swift deployment of air support to assist ground forces. After approximately two hours of intense engagement, the terrorists were forced to retreat after suffering casualties.Troops successfully neutralized 16 terrorists in the encounter and are currently conducting a pursuit operation. Although an ammunition storage area was hit during the exchange, it was quickly brought under control with no further escalation.Nigerians react as troops kill Boko HaramThis is what I want to see. I trust the Nigerian military to end insurgency if they want to.Bravo to our gallant soldiers More wins MopDemAll@officialABAT don tune up the HEAT on this people oh, no be small thing touch these terrorist !Wow, at last, the Army don post pictures. Kudos to gallant Men. Buh we’re still verifying this information.Gallant soldiers , more of this by Gods grace. Victory to the armed forces May the fire of the Army keep them at bay, Night or day no matter what their believe system & practices say. Maasha Allah.Good Job. May God almighty continue to guide and protect all our Armed Forces. For Nation & God.Boko Haram kills, captures soldiers in Borno military Boko Haram kills 4 soldiers in Borno military bases

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