Troops of Operation Hadin Kai are successfully repelling a coordinated terrorist attack in Borno State, neutralising dozens of insurgents and recovering weapons during a major counteroffensive operation in Nigeria’s North-East.
According to Mediaplusng.com, the operation takes place in the early hours of Saturday in Mandaragirau, located in Biu Local Government Area, where troops confront insurgents attempting to breach a forward operating base.
Military sources confirm that the attack is launched by suspected ISWAP fighters, who advance toward the base in what officials describe as an attempted coordinated assault.
Soldiers engage the attackers using a combination of ambush tactics and defensive positioning, effectively disrupting the insurgents’ advance and forcing them into a chaotic retreat.
Fighter assets under Operation Hadin Kai provide close air support, alongside intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations that guide precise strikes on retreating fighters.
According to Mediaplusng.com, the integration of ground and air operations significantly enhances the military’s response, ensuring targeted engagement and minimizing risks to personnel.
As insurgents withdraw, troops pursue along identified escape routes, launching follow-up operations that inflict further casualties on the fleeing fighters.
A total of 38 terrorists are neutralised during and after the engagement, with several bodies recovered within the immediate combat area, while additional casualties are reported along extended routes.
Residents in surrounding communities provide human intelligence indicating that more insurgent bodies and abandoned weapons are discovered along the Garin Mallum to Garin Gajere axis, extending toward the Timbuktu Triangle.
Blood trails and scattered equipment mark the retreat paths of the insurgents, highlighting the scale of losses sustained during the operation.
Troops seize seven AK-47 rifles, multiple magazines, four rocket-propelled grenade bombs, and assorted ammunition left behind by the fleeing fighters.
Officials confirm that no fatalities are recorded among troops, although one Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle is hit during the exchange, with injured personnel receiving immediate medical attention.
The scale of the military’s success sparks celebrations among local communities, many of whom have faced repeated threats from insurgent activities in the region.
Military leadership describes the outcome as a clear demonstration of operational dominance and sustained pressure on terrorist groups operating in the North-East.
Troops launch follow-up clearance operations along key corridors to recover additional weapons, secure the area, and prevent regrouping by insurgent elements.
The Timbuktu Triangle, known as a major insurgent hideout, remains a focal point for ongoing military activities aimed at dismantling terrorist networks.
Operation Hadin Kai continues to intensify coordinated land and air operations to deny insurgents freedom of movement and restore stability across affected communities.
Authorities emphasize that the ongoing counterterrorism campaign is focused on protecting civilians, securing territories, and maintaining long-term peace in Nigeria’s North-East region.
As operations progress, military officials reiterate their commitment to sustaining momentum against insurgency while strengthening intelligence-driven strategies to prevent future attacks.
For residents in Borno and surrounding areas, the latest success signals renewed hope as security forces maintain pressure on terrorist groups and reinforce stability across the region.
