Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have recorded another major victory in the fight against Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists, neutralizing 11 fighters in separate operations in Borno and Adamawa States.
According to a military statement signed by Lt. Col Sani Uba, the first operation took place on 15 September 2025, when troops of Sector 3 came under attack during a patrol along the Baga–Cross Kauwa Main Supply Route in Kukawa Local Government Area, Borno State. The terrorists ambushed the troops with a command Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and opened fire.
The troops, however, stood their ground and engaged the insurgents in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to flee before reinforcements arrived. Follow-up operations confirmed that eight terrorists were killed, including two field commanders (Munzirs) and one top commander (Qaid). Those neutralized were identified as Modu Dogo Munzir of Dogon Chukun, an unidentified Munzir, and Abu Aisha Qaid of Tumbun Mota. Several other fighters reportedly escaped with gunshot wounds.
Items recovered from the scene included 14 motorcycles, AK-47 rifles with magazines, rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, anti-aircraft links, blankets, and other sundry items including hard drugs. Two gun trucks abandoned by the terrorists around Alargarno and Doro Naira were destroyed by the Air Component of OPHK, which also neutralized additional fleeing terrorists with precision strikes guided by the MNJTF ISR platform. Notably, no troop casualties were recorded in the encounter.
In a separate operation on the same day, troops of Sector 1, working jointly with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local hunters, launched an offensive against terrorists at Umbo in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State. During the clash, three more terrorists were killed, while others escaped with injuries. Troops recovered AK-47 rifles, several rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, and a mobile phone.
The Military High Command commended the troops for their dedication and urged residents of the region to continue providing timely and credible information to support ongoing counter-terrorism operations