Boko Haram attacks military bases in Azir, Banki, troops claim victory
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation Hadin Kai, have repelled attacks by terrorists on military positions at Azir Bridge and Banki in Borno. Sani Uba, spokesman for the troops, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.
Mr Uba stated that the attacks occurred in the early hours of Friday when terrorists advanced in large numbers in an attempt to overrun the troops’ locations.
He said, “The first attack was launched at about 2:00 a.m. on troops’ positions at Azir Bridge in Sector 2, while another assault was carried out at about 3:40 a.m. on the military base at Banki in Sector 1.
“Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai in the early hours of today, March 13, 2026, successfully repelled coordinated terrorist attacks on troops’ positions at Azir Bridge in Sector 2 and Banki in Sector 1.”
Mr Uba added that the terrorists, who advanced in large numbers, were met with resistance from the troops.
“The engagements were further reinforced by effective close air support from the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, which contributed significantly to the successful defeat of the attackers.
“The troops remain firmly in control of the locations and continue to dominate the operational environment with high morale, decisive firepower and sustained offensive action against terrorist elements,” he explained.
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