Operation Hadin Kai Delivers Blow to Insurgents
Nigerian Army troops, under the umbrella of Operation Hadin Kai, successfully neutralized 10 suspected terrorists belonging to the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) during a night ambush operation in Borno State. The operation, which occurred on the night of October 25, 2025, also led to the recovery of a substantial cache of arms and equipment.,
Details of the Encounter
According to a statement released by Lt.-Col. Sani Uba, Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), troops from Sector 1, 24 Task Force Brigade, executed a well-planned ambush., The operation targeted an infiltration attempt by terrorists from the Flatari axis into Gamboru Ngala., After suffering initial casualties, the insurgents reportedly diverted towards Dikwa but were intercepted again and neutralized in the Dikwa–Marte general area.,
The engagement commenced around 11:50 p.m. on October 25, after troops detected the terrorists' movement., Lt.-Col. Uba stated that 'The unit delivered heavy and accurate fire, forcing the insurgents to flee in confusion.' A subsequent search of the area at dawn on October 26 confirmed the neutralization of 10 terrorists.,
Arms and Equipment Recovered
The clearance operation yielded a significant recovery of weapons and other items, underscoring the success of the military's efforts. The recovered items include:,
- Five AK-47 rifles
- A PKT machine gun
- Three locally-made guns
- Two pistols
- Five loaded magazines
- Linked ammunition
- Motorcycles
- Bicycles
- Communication gadgets
Ongoing Counter-Insurgency Efforts
This successful operation follows another recent engagement where over 50 insurgents were neutralized around the Katarko axis, highlighting the continuous efforts of Operation Hadin Kai to combat terrorism in Nigeria's North-East region., The military high command has commended the troops for their courage and professionalism, describing the operation as another significant achievement in the ongoing fight against insurgency.
5 Comments
Muchacha
Only 10? That won't change anything long-term. Just a drop in the ocean.
Mariposa
Finally, some real progress being made. This is truly encouraging to hear.
Coccinella
The recovery of those weapons is a major blow to their operations. Well done!
Habibi
This is certainly a positive development, especially with the arms recovered, which prevents them from being used against civilians. However, we must also acknowledge the immense human cost and displacement that continues to plague these regions despite such efforts.
Coccinella
Seeing our military achieve such decisive results is always encouraging and boosts morale. Yet, for lasting peace, the government must also double down on community engagement and economic development to prevent future recruitment into these groups.