Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Troops of the , in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have destroyed terrorist camps during a coordinated offensive operation in the Sambisa Forest area of Gwoza Local Government Area in .
The operation was carried out on June 19, 2026, within the Sambisa Forest axis, a known hideout historically used by insurgent groups, according to military sources familiar with the development. The offensive was led by troops of the 26 Task Force Brigade Garrison as part of ongoing counterterrorism operations in the North-East region.
Military authorities said the joint operation between the Nigerian Army and CJTF targeted identified terrorist enclaves, resulting in the destruction of several makeshift camps used by insurgents for logistics and shelter.
Sambisa Forest, located within the wider operational theatre of the North-East counterinsurgency campaign, has remained a key focus of military operations due to its difficult terrain and history of insurgent activity linked to Boko Haram and ISWAP factions.
Security sources indicated that the operation was based on intelligence-led tracking of suspected militant movements in the area, prompting a swift deployment of troops to neutralize the camps and disrupt ongoing threats.
The CJTF, a local vigilante group established to support military operations against insurgency in Borno State, played a supporting role in guiding troops through difficult terrain and assisting in identification of suspected hideouts.
Although full details on casualties or arrests were not immediately disclosed, military officials described the operation as successful in degrading terrorist infrastructure and limiting their freedom of movement within the forest.
The Nigerian Army has continued to intensify ground and air-supported operations across the North-East in recent months as part of broader efforts to stabilize liberated communities and prevent the regrouping of insurgent elements.
Residents in surrounding communities have been urged to remain vigilant and continue providing credible intelligence to security agencies to support ongoing clearance operations.
Further updates are expected as the military releases more operational details.
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