The TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation writes to commend the exceptional gallantry and professionalism displayed by the officers and men of the 135 Special Forces Battalion Forward Operating Base, Buratai, Borno State, in the successful counter-insurgency operations of 9 November 2025.
This was Contained in a statement Signed by the chairman of the Foundation Ibrahim Dahiru Danfulani Sadaukin Garkuwan Keffi/Betara Biu and made available to the Press.
The unit’s swift and coordinated response to the terrorist attack at Dutsen Kura, their decisive pursuit to Mangari, and their ability to overpower an enemy ambush underscore a high level of combat readiness and courage. The heroic rescue of 86 kidnapped victims is a monumental humanitarian achievement that deserves the highest praise.
The personal leadership of the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel YM Abdullahi, was pivotal. His gallantry in leading the Quick Reaction Force from the front, his tactical brilliance in neutralizing an ambush, and his relentless pursuit directly forced the terrorists to abandon their captives and assets. This is leadership of the finest order.
In a related operation, which interdicted a major logistics network and arrested 29 suppliers in Mangada, demonstrates excellent intelligence utilization and a strategic blow to the terrorists’ capabilities.
The synergy and commitment shown in these twin operations are a testament to the standards of training and esprit de corps in the Nigerian Army. The TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation and its grand patron Amb Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai Rtd CFR convey their profound gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen W Shuaibu NAM, Lieutenant Colonel YM Abdullahi and his gallant troops. Their success is a classic model of effective counter-insurgency.
The foundation is confident that such victories will continue under the CDS and the COAS strategic guidance.
