Operation HADIN KAI has successfully facilitated the safe and orderly return of over 100 Nigerian refugee households from the Republic of Cameroon to Borno State,.
This marks a critical milestone in restoring stability and resuming socio-economic activities in North-East Nigeria.
The cross-border repatriation, conducted on 27 January 2026, involved troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force (North East), working in close coordination with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local vigilante groups.
Refugees were moved from Minawawu in Cameroon through Moruwa and Kirawa into Pulka town, Gwoza Local Government Area, under strict adherence to humanitarian and security protocols.
According to a statement by the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, officials of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) coordinated the exercise alongside the Borno State Government and security agencies to ensure safe passage.
A high-level Borno State Government delegation, led by Mr. Wakilbe, representing His Excellency, Professor Babagana Zulum, Governor of Borno State, participated in the exercise.
The delegation included the Chairman of Gwoza Local Government Area, a member of the Borno State House of Assembly representing Gwoza, senior government officials and representatives of UNHCR, IOM and other humanitarian partners.
On arrival at Maraban Kirawa, the delegation and returnees were received by Brigadier General Nasiru Abdullahi, Commander of 26 Task Force Brigade under Sector 1, before being escorted to the reception centre in Pulka.
At the reception centre, over 100 households were registered and provided with immediate relief support. Assistance included financial aid, wrappers and mattresses from the Borno State Government, food items from the Federal Government and cash support from UNHCR.
Returnees are undergoing comprehensive medical screening, while children are receiving routine immunisation jointly administered by military medical personnel and local health officials.
Following the reception, the delegation proceeded to Gwoza and will return to Cameroon to facilitate the repatriation of additional refugee batches.
The Theatre Command confirmed that the operation was conducted hitch-free. Troops continue to maintain high morale, operational readiness and full capacity to protect civilians and secure communities.