The Nigerian Navy Marines, in collaboration with the Army’s 403 Amphibious Brigade under Operation HADIN KAI, have killed 34 terrorists in operations around the Lake Chad area.
The Director of Naval Information, Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in an operational report on Saturday.
He said a revised battle damage assessment showed that 28 terrorists were killed during an offensive operation conducted by the Navy Marines on October 28.
“Initial reports indicated that eight terrorists were killed in action. A subsequent battle damage assessment revised the casualty figure to 28 terrorists killed in action,” he said.
Folorunsho said the Marines also conducted a separate offensive strike on Friday against an identified Boko Haram enclave in Dumba.
He said the operation followed intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions that enabled the military to identify and monitor the terrorists before carrying out a precision strike.
“Preliminary battle damage assessment indicates that approximately six terrorists were neutralised, while several others reportedly sustained injuries.
“The casualty figures remain subject to further verification as operational assessments continue,” he said.
According to him, the Navy Marines, established recently, have served as a force multiplier under Operation HADIN KAI since their deployment, strengthening offensive operations against terrorist groups.
He said their contributions had improved the military’s capacity to target terrorist enclaves, disrupt hostile activities and restrict Boko Haram’s movement in the Lake Chad area.
Folorunsho said the Navy remained committed to supporting joint operations through sustained offensive action and intelligence-driven engagements to strengthen national security and protect vulnerable communities.
