Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully repelled a coordinated attack by Islamic State West Africa Province fighters on a military base in Borno State, killing several insurgents but losing one soldier during the encounter. The attack occurred at the Forward Operating Base Logomani in Ngala Local Government Area, where the insurgents attempted to overrun the military position. According to Captain Mohammed Goni, the Media Information Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, the attackers briefly breached part of the base's defensive perimeter before troops regrouped and launched a counter-offensive.
The military said the troops mounted a determined counter-offensive that decisively expelled the attackers, inflicting significant casualties and forcing the surviving terrorists to flee with varying degrees of gunshot wounds. However, the engagement came at a cost. "Regrettably, one gallant soldier paid the supreme price, while two gun trucks and some combat enablers sustained damage during the engagement," Goni said. Additional troops have been deployed to reinforce the area, and the situation at FOB Logomani remains firmly under the control of Operation Hadin Kai troops.
The attack on Logomani occurred on July 7, 2026, according to a Nigerian Army statement. The incident comes amid intensified military operations across the North-East, as troops continue to conduct search-and-rescue missions, intelligence-led operations, logistics interdictions, and sustained offensives aimed at degrading insurgent capabilities. In a separate operation, troops of the 115 Task Force Battalion rescued two abductees during ongoing search-and-rescue operations in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. Soldiers also recovered ₦1.2 million suspected to be proceeds of criminal activity, alongside food supplies and other logistics believed to support terrorist operations. The rescued victims have since been evacuated for medical treatment and psychosocial support.
In another development, six suspected ISWAP members and their families surrendered to troops of the 192 Battalion in Gwoza Local Government Area. The group had fled terrorist enclaves in Guduf Bubayagwa and Chikide areas of the Mandara mountains. Items recovered from them included ₦1.54 million in cash and two mobile phones. Troops also arrested suspected criminal elements and logistics suppliers in parts of Adamawa and Borno states, recovering weapons, ammunition, vehicles, cash, and other materials linked to terrorist activities.
The military said the ongoing operations were part of efforts to dismantle terrorist networks, disrupt logistics channels, and restore security across the North-East and other affected areas. Operation Hadin Kai reaffirmed its commitment to continuing search-and-rescue efforts until all abducted victims are recovered, warning that individuals aiding terrorist groups with logistics or supplies will be identified, arrested, and prosecuted. The command said the combined successes underscore the growing effectiveness of intelligence integration, sustained offensives, and collaboration among military units, auxiliary forces, and local communities in dismantling terrorist networks.
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