Commander Visits Troops Of FOB Katarko, Commends Them For Their Bravery, Doggedness

By ‎Bashir Abdulmumin

‎The Commander of the 402 Special Forces Brigade, Brigadier General Mohammed Bako Shehu, has commended troops of the Forward Operating Base, FOB Katarko, in the Northeast for their courage, bravery and gallantry in crushing the attack by Bolo Haram terrorists few days ago.

Shehu visited the troops where he commended their doggedness, and combat efficiency. 

He also conveyed the commendations of the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, the Commander 4 Special Forces Command, and the Theatre Commander, urging the troops to sustain the momentum, remain vigilant, in a bid to dominate their area of operations and deny the terrorists freedom of action.

‎Troops of 198 Special Forces Battalion, deployed at FOB Katarko under Sector 2 Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, had successfully repelled a coordinated attack by Boko Haram Terrorists, BHTs, in the early hours of October 23, 2025.

‎At about 0305 hours, the terrorists attempted to infiltrate the location using highly sophisticated weapons, but the gallant troops, displaying superior firepower, tactical resilience, and dogged determination, overwhelmed the terrorists and inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy.

‎Following the engagement, the troops pursued the fleeing terrorists up to Gazargana, forcing them to withdraw in disarray and abandon several weapons and equipment.

‎During the encounter, the troops recorded no casualty, while 23 terrorists were neutralized and several others escaped with gunshot wounds. Items recovered from the terrorists include 4 x PKT guns, 14 x AK-47 rifles, 1 x RPG tube, 2 x RPG bombs, 2 x 60mm Commando Mortar bombs, 2 x hand grenades, 3 x IED materials, 1 x damaged radio, and assorted ammunition of various calibres.

‎It was in the aftermath of the repulsion of the attack, that the Commander 402 Special Forces Brigade, Brigadier General Shehu, visited the troops at FOB Katarko where to commend them over the success stories.  

‎As part of the visit, the Commander proceeded to the Level 2 Hospital in Damaturu, where he checked on personnel who sustained minor injuries during recent operations and commended their courage assuring them of the Army’s continued support and commitment to their quick recovery and welfare.

‎The general security situation within the general area remain under control, while the morale of the troops is high and satisfactory, operations to clear remnants of fleeing terrorists are ongoing.

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