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Nigerian Navy marines neutralise 34 terrorists in Lake Chad

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The Nigerian Navy Marines on the Naval Base Lake Chad along with 403 Amphibious Brigade Nigerian Army, working beneath Operation HADIN KAI, neutralising 34 Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) within the Lake Chad space via sustained, intelligence-driven offensive operations.

This was contained in a press release Saturday by Director Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorusho

According to him, On 28 October 2026, the Nigerian Navy Marines carried out offensive operations towards terrorist components, with preliminary studies indicating that 8 terrorists have been killed in motion. A subsequent Battle Damage Assessment revised the casualty determine to twenty-eight terrorists killed in motion._

He stated in a separate operation on 30 October 2026, the Nigerian Navy Marines deployed at Naval Base Lake Chad carried out an offensive strike towards recognized Boko Haram terrorist enclave at Dumba.

He famous that the operation adopted Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions that facilitated the identification and monitoring of terrorist components earlier than a precision strike was executed.

“Preliminary Battle Damage Assessment signifies that roughly 6 terrorists have been neutralised, whereas a number of others reportedly sustained accidents. The casualty figures stay topic to additional verification as operational assessments proceed._

“Since their deployment, the not too long ago established Nigerian Navy Marines have served as a drive multiplier beneath Operation HADIN KAI, strengthening the conduct of offensive operations towards terrorist components. Their operational contributions have enhanced the capability to focus on terrorist enclaves, disrupt hostile actions and deny Boko Haram Terrorists freedom of motion inside the Lake Chad space.

“These efforts continue to support the degradation of terrorist capabilities and advance ongoing operations to restore peace and stability in the North East,” he stated.

He stated the Nigerian Navy stays dedicated to supporting joint operations via sustained offensive motion and intelligence-driven engagements to strengthen nationwide safety and defend susceptible communities._

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