Defence Headquarters confirms loss of 22 soldiers, killing of over 70 insurgents in Borno clash

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The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the death of 22 soldiers and over 70 insurgents during an ongoing military operation in the Timbuktu Triangle, a notorious terrorist stronghold in Borno State.

The operation, conducted by troops of Operation Hadin Kai, according to the DHQ, began on January 16, 2025, and has focused on dismantling terrorist enclaves in the region.

In a statement on Sunday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, revealed that the operation has resulted in several encounters with insurgents.

Buba added that among the insurgents killed were three high-ranking commanders: the Terrorist Special Forces Commander, Talha; the Operations Commander, Mallam Umar; and the Brigade Commander, Abu Yazeed.

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