The terrorists reportedly stormed the military base in the early hours of Monday, burnt down the base, and carted away ammunition cartels.
British and German attaches have reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to the fight against terrorism in Nigeria.
Troops of the Joint Task Force said they killed 16 ISWAP terrorists and rescued 11 kidnapped victims in a series of coordinated counter-offensives across Borno.
He said the operations underscore OPHK’s resolve to dismantle terrorist networks.
Mr Abbas gave the charge during his maiden operational visit to the North-East theatre of Operation Hadin Kai.
The military identified the suspect as Abubakar Mustapha.
He assured that the military remains resolute in its commitment to denying terrorists freedom of action.
The Nigerian Air Force has executed a successful air interdiction operation against a major terrorist logistics hub at Dabar Masara in the southern Tumbuns, Borno.
He said the two neutralised VBIEDs were destroyed by OPHK defensive fire.
