In a brazen attempt to disrupt security operations in Borno State, scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists launched a pre-dawn assault on the Naval Base Lake Chad at Fish Dam, targeting newly acquired Swamp Boggeys provided by the Borno State Government for clearing waterways in the Lake Chad region. The attack, which began around 2 AM, was met with swift and fierce resistance from personnel of the Naval Base, bolstered by reinforcements from nearby Baga, in a coordinated joint operation under Operation Hadin Kai.
The intense firefight, lasting over two hours, saw the troops, supported by land, maritime, and air components, decisively repel the terrorists, preventing them from accessing the critical Swamp Boggeys. Scores of insurgents were neutralized, and materials for improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were recovered from the battlefield. Despite the terrorists' efforts, the incursion resulted in minimal damage, with an ambulance and two vehicles destroyed, and some personnel wounded in action. The wounded are receiving medical attention, and their conditions are reported to be stable.
Following the failed infiltration, air component platforms have been deployed to pursue the retreating terrorists along the Lake Chad waterways, conducting follow-on operations to further degrade their capabilities. Military sources indicate that the Swamp Boggeys, vital for enhancing security and accessibility in the region’s waterways, remain secure and operational. The success of this defense underscores the resilience and readiness of Operation Hadin Kai in countering terrorist threats in the Lake Chad Basin.
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