The troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully neutralized 29 terrorists during multiple operations conducted across Borno and Yobe states. These operations took place between Saturday and Sunday and focused on targeting insurgent bases as well as individuals attempting to infiltrate military locations.
The terrorists were successfully neutralized in Lamusheri Village, located within Gujba Local Government Area in Yobe State, as well as at the Limankara Forward Operating Base and Kukawa in Borno State.
Lt Col Sanni Uba, Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North East) noted in an official statement released on Sunday that “immense pressure being mounted on terrorist enclaves, logistics corridors, and leadership structures across the theatre.”
“Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have once again demonstrated clear combat superiority by decisively thwarting coordinated terrorist attacks in Limankara and Kukawa, Borno State.
“The failed assaults, launched on the night of 20 February 2026, clearly reflect the immense pressure being mounted on terrorist enclaves, logistics corridors, and leadership structures across the theatre.”
“Through sustained offensive operations and targeted decapitation efforts, OPHK continues to deny terrorists freedom of action, forcing them into chaotic withdrawals under heavy losses,” Uba added.
“Despite coming under fire on approach, troops, in synergy with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, outflanked the terrorists and cut off their withdrawal routes.
“During the ensuing firefight and exploitation, 15 terrorists were neutralised while scores fled with gunshot wounds.
“Extensive defensive and life-support structures were destroyed, five terrorist tricycles and two vehicles used for attacks and logistics were set ablaze, and a cache of arms, ammunition, bandoliers, and carmine pouches recovered,” he noted.
“Alert troops immediately engaged the attackers in a fierce firefight, bringing disciplined firepower and tactical coordination to bear.
“Rapid reinforcement at the contact point with support from the Air Component Command overwhelmed the assailants, compelling them to flee in disarray.
“There were no casualties or equipment losses on our side, while human intelligence confirmed several casualties on the part of the terrorists. The situation remains firmly under control,” he added.