In a well-coordinated joint land, maritime and air operations troops of Operation Hadin Kai neutralized scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists that attempted to infiltrate the Naval Base Lake Chad in Fish Dam, in Borno State,

In a statement, the military reported that the incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday.

The military said the terrorists commenced their infiltration attack at about 2 am to destroy the newly acquired Swamp Boggeys by the Borno State Government for waterways clearance in the Lake Chad.

It said they were fiercely resisted by personnel of the Naval Base Lake Chad with reinforcement from Baga in a firefight that lasted for over two hours.

The military said the terrorists retreated, having failed to gain access to the Swamp Boggeys while scores were neutralized and IED materials recovered.

"Minimal incursion was made leading to the destruction of an ambulance and 2 other vehicles while some personnel were wounded in action. The air component platforms are currently conducting follow on pursuit exploitation on the water ways to further decimate the terrorists," the military said.

ASA