
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have foiled an ambush by suspected Boko Haram terrorists along the Buni Gari–Buratai axis in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria. According to the acting spokesperson for the operation, Mohammed Goni, the incident occurred on Monday while troops were conducting a routine patrol in the area. The military also reportedly dismantled terrorist hideouts during the operation, according to the Daily Post report.
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