According to the Nigerian Army, Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI, led by the 21 Special Armoured Brigade, successfully thwarted a Boko Haram terrorist attack on the Kashimri general area of Bama Local Government Area in Borno State on October 17, 2025.
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The troops were able to locate and destroy specific Boko Haram camps in the area, it claimed, easing the terrorists’ attempts to attack civilians and stifle socio-economic activity there.
However, it claimed that a lieutenant-colonel and a few other valiant soldiers were at the top of the battle’s blood.
“The troops engaged the terrorists in a fierce gunfight during the operation, neutralizing several of them while others were hurt.
The 202 Tank Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Saidu Paiko, and a few other brave soldiers paid the ultimate price as they fell in battle, but our side was hurt.
In a statement signed by Appolonia Anele, the acting director of the army’s public relations, the army said, “These brave heroes fought for the peace of our great nation, and their legacy shall endure forever.”
Fallen Heroes
The Nigerian Army vows to honor the sacrifices of those who died as a reminder of our unwavering resolve to eradicate terrorism from our great nation, Nigeria.
On behalf of the Nigerian Army’s officers and soldiers, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, the chief of the army, expresses his sincere condolences to the families of the deceased.
We stand together in this difficult time of grief because they were not just soldiers but also fathers, brothers, and sons who showed unmatched courage by making the ultimate stand in the face of hardship.
Oluyede also reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the Nigerian Army to pursue all terrorist groups relentlessly until total tranquility and normalcy are restored in the area and, consequently, the country.
Members of the public and the media are kindly advised to refrain from sharing or publishing images of personnel who have paid the highest price during operations generally until their next of kin may have been properly informed in the spirit of respect and compassion.
Source: Channels TV
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