Troops Respond to Terror Activity, Restore Traffic Flow in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have responded to reported terrorist activity along the Magumeri–Gubio road in Borno State, restoring normal traffic flow after suspected insurgents set two vehicles ablaze.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 9:15 a.m. on April 24 when troops of 109 Special Forces Battalion, in conjunction with 149 Battalion, acted on credible intelligence about terrorists moving on motorcycles around Madamari village.
The sources said the troops, supported by forest guards and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), immediately mobilised and advanced to the area on a fighting patrol.
On arrival at Madamari, the troops discovered that two Toyota pickup vans conveying cement, grains and kitchen utensils had been set on fire by the terrorists.
They added that no human casualties were recorded in the incident.
The troops subsequently cordoned off the general area, cleared surrounding settlements and evacuated the burnt vehicles from the road to ensure free movement of traffic along the Magumeri–Gubio axis.
The patrol, which covered a distance of about 42 kilometres, returned to base after completing the operation without making contact with the attackers.
The sources noted that while the security situation in the area remains relatively calm, it is still unpredictable, adding that troops have maintained high morale and combat readiness.
