An air interdiction mission conducted by Troops of Operation HADIN KAI at Kaniram in the Mallam Fatori axis targeted insurgents who were observed carrying out burial activities following earlier precision strikes. The operation led to the neutralisation of several terrorists at the location.
In a related development, troops of the 26 Brigade carried out search-and-rescue operations along the Maiduguri–Monguno axis, successfully rescuing 15 women and children who had been abducted by insurgents.
The rescued victims are currently receiving medical attention and care, and are expected to be reunited with their families after completing preliminary procedures.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that troops successfully repelled attacks on Kanama, Ngoshe and Banki communities without any adverse report, as the insurgents were decisively overpowered and forced to withdraw.
In a sustained offensive, additional air interdiction operations were conducted at Sowolwolo in the Sambisa Forest, where troops reportedly neutralised three terrorist groups, further degrading their fighting capability in the area.
Similarly, another air interdiction operation at Kaniram in the Mallam Fatori axis resulted in the neutralisation of scores of terrorists who were observed conducting burial activities following earlier precision strikes.
In a separate development, suspected elements of Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) fired projectiles towards Gwoza in a retaliatory action; however, no casualties or damage were recorded.
The sources described the series of coordinated operations as a significant boost to ongoing counter-insurgency efforts in the North-East, noting that troops continue to maintain pressure on terrorist elements across the theatre.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have recorded a series of operational successes across several locations in Borno State, including the defeat of coordinated terrorist attacks, follow-up air interdiction operations, and the rescue of 15 abducted women and children.
The latest operations underscore ongoing military efforts to dismantle terrorist networks and secure vulnerable communities across the North-East.
