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<p>The Nigerian Army has intensified its counterinsurgency campaign in the North-East with a successful aerial reconnaissance and clearance operation in the notorious Sambisa Forest, resulting in the neutralization of several Boko Haram terrorists and the destruction of weapons intended for large-scale attacks.</p><div class="tscPxqK8" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>The operation, which took place on Monday, May 13, 2025, was part of Operation HADIN KAI, the ongoing military campaign aimed at eradicating terrorist elements from the region. According to a statement posted on the verified Nigerian Army Facebook page, troops identified enemy positions around Garin Baaba during an aerial surveillance mission.</p>
<p>“Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, in their continued efforts to flush out terrorists from the Sambisa Forest, conducted aerial reconnaissance which led to the identification of enemy positions at Garin Baaba,” the statement read.</p>
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<p>Following the reconnaissance, ground troops engaged the terrorists in a swift and coordinated attack, leading to the elimination of several Boko Haram fighters. The operation also led to the recovery of arms and ammunition believed to have been stockpiled for major attacks.</p><div class="9bCAP080" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>Among the recovered items were bomb containers for Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIEDs), various Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), and pressure plates, typically used in the assembly of deadly roadside bombs.</p>
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<p>The Army confirmed that its Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams successfully neutralized the threat by detonating the explosives on-site, ensuring safety for advancing troops and nearby communities.</p>
<p>“Clearance operations in the area are ongoing,” the Army added, signaling a continued military presence in the area to prevent regrouping by terrorist factions.</p>
<p>Sambisa Forest, once a stronghold of Boko Haram, has been the focus of sustained military campaigns in recent years. This latest operation underscores the Nigerian Army&#8217;s resolve to maintain pressure on insurgent groups and restore security to affected regions.</p>
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