Scores of Boko Haram fighters killed as troops intensify Sambisa Forest offensive

Troops under Operation Hadin Kai have intensified clearance operations in the Sambisa Forest, killing several Boko Haram fighters during a major operation near Garin Baaba on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

The raid, part of an ongoing campaign to flush out terrorist strongholds in the region, was launched following aerial reconnaissance that pinpointed enemy locations deep within the forest.

This intelligence-driven mission Diaspora Digital Media understand, allowed ground forces to move in and engage the criminal elements in a swift and forceful operation.

This was revealed in a statement issued by the military authorities on Wednesday.

“As part of ongoing efforts to flush out terrorists from the Sambisa Forest, on 13 May 2025, troops of OPERATION HADIN KAI conducted aerial reconnaissance, identifying enemy positions at Garin Baaba.

“A subsequent encounter resulted in the neutralization of several Boko Haram terrorists. During the operation, troops recovered and destroyed various arms and ammunition, including: Bomb containers intended for Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIEDs) and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) Pressure plates. Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams safely detonated the explosive materials on-site. Clearance operations in the area are ongoing,” the statement read.

Meanwhile, the Defence Headquarters had earlier stressed that clearance missions in Sambisa and its environs remain ongoing, aimed at obliterating the remnants of terrorist cells and re-establishing safety across affected communities.

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