Army eliminates 44 terrorists during military operation in Borno

Members of the Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, have incapacitated 44 terrorists suspected to belong to the groups Boko Haram and ISWAP.

Several of the terrorists sustained injuries, while their motorcycles, vehicles and materials for making IEDs were destroyed.

The Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni, disclosed this in a press statement on Thursday morning.

Goni said, “Troops of OPHK have sustained their offensive against terrorist elements through coordinated intelligence-led operations across the theatre.”

According to him, on October 26, 2026, troops engaged suspected terrorists at separate locations in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, following intelligence reports and surveillance observations.

“Battle damage assessment indicated that 28 terrorists were neutralised, while six others reportedly sustained injuries,” he said.

Goni further noted that on October 28, 2026, the Maritime Component, Naval Base Lake Chad, deployed in Baga, conducted offensive operations against terrorist targets in the Lake Chad area.

“Preliminary assessments indicated that eight terrorists were neutralised, while 10 others reportedly sustained varying degrees of injuries,” he stated.

He added that an air interdiction mission separately disrupted a suspected terrorist improvised explosive device (IED)-laying operation, neutralising eight operatives and destroying their vehicle, motorcycles and IED materials.

“The operation prevented the terrorist team from proceeding with its planned activity.

“These successes reflect the sustained pressure being exerted on terrorist networks through intelligence-led joint operations,” Goni explained.

He noted that OPHK remained committed to degrading terrorist capabilities, restricting their freedom of action and protecting communities across the North-East.

The Theatre Command urged members of the public to continue providing credible information to security agencies to support ongoing efforts to restore lasting peace and security across the theatre.

On Monday, the troops of Operation Hadin Kai killed 16 suspected Islamic State West Africa Province fighters during coordinated air and artillery strikes on three suspected terrorist locations in the Tunbunma area of South Lake Chad.
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‎The operation was carried out following intelligence reports indicating the presence of key terrorist leaders and fighters in the area.