Troops of Operation Hadin Kai record fresh gains in the fight against Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists across Borno State, neutralising eight fighters and forcing eleven others to surrender during sustained offensive operations. The military action forms part of ongoing clearance, fighting patrols, and blocking operations aimed at dismantling terrorist networks and restoring stability in the North-East.
According to Mediaplusng.com, the Theatre Command of Operation Hadin Kai confirms that sustained pressure under Operation Desert Sanity V along the Azir–Wajiroko axis compels eleven terrorist fighters to lay down their arms. The surrendered fighters hand over AK-47 rifles and assorted ammunition, marking another step in weakening insurgent strength in the area.
Military sources explain that the intensified operations reflect improved intelligence gathering and coordinated troop deployment across key flashpoints in Borno. The strategy focuses on denying terrorists freedom of movement, cutting off logistics, and encouraging defections through sustained military pressure.
Mediaplusng.com reports that, a day earlier, troops conduct extensive clearance operations in the Bulaagalda cluster, targeting multiple terrorist enclaves and camps. The operation leads to the destruction of camps at Dagumba, Bonne, Yaganari, Gosuri, and Umchile, including hideouts linked to notorious commanders known for coordinating attacks in the region.
During the clearance exercise, troops dismantle terrorist life-support structures and degrade logistics networks used to sustain insurgent activities. Security forces also recover several items, including weapons, magazines, and symbols linked to terrorist operations, further disrupting their operational capacity.
Similar offensive actions in the Yale and Bula Gaida areas force terrorists to flee their positions. Troops destroy additional logistics facilities and recover more weapons and ammunition, including a general-purpose machine gun, as the pressure mounts across multiple fronts.
Acting on credible intelligence, Operation Hadin Kai troops also engage terrorist elements operating between Sojiri and Kayamla villages. The encounter results in the neutralisation of eight terrorists and the recovery of AK-47 rifles, dealing another blow to armed groups operating in the area.
In a related development, troops arrest two suspected terrorist logistics collaborators in Gubio Local Government Area. The suspects are accused of supplying food, materials, and other support to insurgents, highlighting the ongoing effort to disrupt supply chains that sustain terrorist operations.
Military authorities say the combination of combat operations, intelligence-led arrests, and surrender initiatives reflects a comprehensive approach to counter-terrorism. The strategy aims not only to defeat fighters on the battlefield but also to weaken support networks within communities.
The Theatre Command reassures residents of Borno State that operations continue across identified strongholds to prevent regrouping and renewed attacks. Troops remain on high alert, maintaining patrols and surveillance to consolidate recent gains.
Security officials also encourage civilians to continue providing timely and credible information to support ongoing operations. They stress that community cooperation remains critical to identifying hideouts, movement routes, and collaborators aiding terrorist groups.
Operation Hadin Kai reiterates its commitment to restoring peace, protecting civilians, and ensuring lasting security across the North-East. Military leaders say the latest successes demonstrate steady progress in degrading terrorist capacity and creating conditions for long-term stability in the region.
