Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have recorded a series of operational successes across the North-East, including the rescue of two abductees, the repulsion of a coordinated attack by suspected ISWAP terrorists, the arrest of terrorist logistics suppliers, and the recovery of cash and weapons. The operations, which took place on 7 July 2026, form part of sustained intelligence-driven offensives aimed at dismantling terrorist networks and protecting communities in the region, according to a statement issued by Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI.
In one of the operations, troops of the 115 Task Force Battalion, while conducting Search and Rescue operations in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, successfully rescued two abductees from a terrorist hideout. During the operation, troops recovered ₦1.2 million suspected to be proceeds of criminal activities, along with food items and other logistics believed to have supported terrorist operations. The rescued victims have since been evacuated to a secure location where they are receiving medical care and psychosocial support, the military said.
In another major operation, troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Logomani in Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State successfully repelled a coordinated attack by suspected ISWAP fighters. Although the insurgents briefly breached a section of the base's defensive perimeter during the intense exchange of fire, troops regrouped swiftly, mounted a counter-offensive, and forced the attackers to retreat after inflicting heavy casualties. The military, however, confirmed that one soldier was killed during the encounter, while two gun trucks and some combat equipment were damaged. Reinforcements have since been deployed to the location, with exploitation operations continuing to strengthen the base's security, the statement added.
Elsewhere, troops of the 232 Battalion acting on intelligence arrested a suspected notorious criminal in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State. A follow-up operation led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, two magazines, and 28 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition. Similarly, troops of the 149 Battalion apprehended two suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State, recovering cash, a Volkswagen Golf vehicle, construction materials, and household items suspected to have been destined for terrorist groups. In Wulgo, troops of the 24 Task Force Brigade, supported by members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, conducted clearance operations on terrorist enclaves, recovering a sack of assorted illicit drugs abandoned by fleeing insurgents.
The military also disclosed that six suspected ISWAP members and their families surrendered to troops of the 192 Battalion after fleeing terrorist enclaves in Guduf Bubayagwa and Chikide on the Mandara Mountains in Gwoza Local Government Area, where troops recovered ₦1,541,500, two Tecno mobile phones, and other items. In a related development, troops at the Molai checkpoint intercepted and arrested a suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP logistics supplier transporting medical supplies without proper clearance. Meanwhile, in Sector Two, troops of the 233 Tank Battalion, working alongside local hunters, arrested another suspected logistics supplier from Ngirya village in Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State while conveying five motorcycle tyres believed to be intended for terrorist elements.
The latest achievements reflect the effectiveness of sustained military offensives, actionable intelligence, and collaboration among security agencies in disrupting terrorist logistics networks across the North-East. The Theatre Command reiterated its commitment to continuing Search and Rescue operations until all abducted persons are safely recovered. It also warned individuals involved in supplying food, fuel, construction materials, and other logistics to terrorist groups to desist or face the full weight of the law.
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