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Troops kill eight terrorists in Borno, seize RPGs, guns and armed drone

Nigerian troops have killed eight Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in separate clashes in Borno State and recovered heavy weapons, including rocket propelled grenades, rifles and an armed drone. The Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, said the operations took place around Forward Operating Base Mayanti as well as the Gajigana and Gajiram axes during recent attempts by terrorists to attack military locations.​ At Mayanti, soldiers came under a heavy night assault by a large number of fighters but held their positions until reinforcements arrived, forcing the insurgents to retreat after suffering losses.​ A follow up search of the area confirmed five terrorist bodies and led to the recovery of three PKT anti aircraft guns, two RPG 7 launchers, four AK 47 rifles, two FN rifles, RPG bombs and large quantities of ammunition.​ In a separate encounter near […]

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Troops kill eight terrorists in Borno, seize RPGs, guns and armed drone

Nigerian troops have killed eight Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in separate clashes in Borno State and recovered heavy weapons, including rocket propelled grenades, rifles and an armed drone. The Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, said the engagements took place around Forward Operating Base Mayanti, Gajigana and Gajiram during recent attempts by terrorists to attack military positions. At Mayanti, troops came under a heavy night attack by a large number of fighters but held their ground until reinforcements arrived, forcing the insurgents to flee after suffering casualties.​ An exploitation of the area after the battle confirmed five terrorist bodies and led to the recovery of three PKT anti aircraft guns, two RPG 7 tubes, four AK 47 rifles, two FN rifles, RPG bombs and large quantities of ammunition.​ In a separate encounter near Gajigana and Gajiram, troops […]

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Troops repel terrorist drone strikes, maintain battlefield edge

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled terrorist drone attacks during operations along the Timbuktu Triangle in Borno State, maintaining control of the area. The operations were carried out on Sunday, January 18, with close support from the Nigerian Air Force.​ Operation Hadin Kai spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba said troops advanced from their harbour and conducted intelligence led raids on terrorist enclaves in Chilaria, Garin Faruk and Abirma. The air component provided sustained intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance over the axis.​ He explained that the strong air to ground coordination allowed real time tracking of terrorist movements and discouraged enemy reinforcement. It also improved the accuracy and confidence of ground forces during the operation.​ According to the statement, terrorists first launched an armed drone attack around midday against the advancing troops. Despite this, the soldiers kept their momentum and continued […]

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NAF airstrikes kill over 40 terrorists in Borno

The Nigerian Air Force has killed more than 40 terrorists in air operations at Azir and Musarram areas of Borno State. The strikes disrupted planned attacks and supported ongoing ground operations in the North-East.​ Spokesperson for the Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said in a statement on Sunday that the missions were carried out on January 15 and 16 by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai. He explained that the operations followed actionable intelligence and close coordination with troops on the ground.​ Ejodame said aircraft were deployed to Azir in the early hours of January 16 after a distress report that troops were in contact with terrorists withdrawing from the area. Surveillance later showed the terrorists trying to regroup under nearby trees, leading to precise and repeated airstrikes that killed many of them.​ He added that a post-strike […]

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Shettima says Borno mosque attack will not shake Nigeria’s security resolve

Vice President Kashim Shettima has condemned the bomb attack that killed about five people and injured several others at a mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, Borno State, calling it a despicable assault on innocent citizens and national peace. In a statement issued on Thursday by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered an immediate boost in security operations in Borno to prevent further attacks and ensure those behind the bombing are arrested. He explained that additional tactical security teams are being deployed to the Gamboru Market area of Maiduguri to track and apprehend the perpetrators of the terror attack. The Vice President warned that the Federal Government will not tolerate any attempt to undermine the peace and security of Nigeria and stressed that security agencies are working around the clock to bring the attackers to […]

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NAF, Ground Troops Kill 30+ Insurgents in Borno Joint Operation

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), in collaboration with ground troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has neutralised more than 30 insurgents in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, confirmed in a statement on Friday, September 5, 2025, that the joint operation followed reports of heavy terrorist engagement against friendly forces at Dar-El-Jamal village. Responding swiftly, the Air Component of OPHK launched an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission and carried out Air Interdiction (AI) strikes. En route, the aircrew linked up with ground forces in Banki, who confirmed reinforcements were already mobilised. “On arrival at Dar Jamel, the aircrew visually identified friendly forces before ISR scans revealed terrorists fleeing northwards from the town towards nearby bushes. In a series of three precise and successive strikes, the fleeing terrorists […]

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Troops Neutralise 12 Terrorists, Recover Arms in Borno

Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have neutralised 12 suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. Mafa, located about 60 kilometres from Maiduguri, has been one of the hotspots of insurgent activities in Borno Central. According to security sources, the operation took place between August 29 and 30, 2025, with troops, supported by local security outfits and the Air Component Command, carrying out coordinated long-range commando offensives. During the operation, troops cleared terrorist hideouts in Tamsu Ngamdu, Dalakaleri, and Gaza. On reaching Loskori Kura, the troops engaged insurgents in a heavy gun battle, killing 12. Recovered items from the operation include eight AK-47 rifles, eight fully loaded AK-47 magazines with 7.62mm ammunition, as well as assorted drugs and medical supplies allegedly used by the insurgents. A military source, who […]

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