Operation HADIN KAI has intensified pressure on terrorist networks in Nigeria’s North-East through coordinated search and rescue missions, intelligence-led operations, logistics interdictions and sustained offensives aimed at degrading insurgent capabilities and strengthening civilian protection.
The latest operational gains were disclosed in a statement issued by the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, detailing multiple operations conducted across Borno and Adamawa states on July 7 and 8.
Among the key outcomes, 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.
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The victims have since been evacuated for medical treatment and psychosocial support.
In a separate development, troops successfully repelled a coordinated ISWAP attack on the Forward Operating Base in Logomani, Ngala Local Government Area.
Although insurgents briefly breached part of the defensive perimeter, troops regrouped and launched a counteroffensive, forcing the attackers to retreat after suffering significant casualties.
One soldier was killed in the encounter, while two gun trucks and some equipment were damaged. Reinforcements have since secured the area as exploitation operations continue.
Intelligence-led operations also targeted terrorist support networks across the theatre. Troops of the 232 Battalion arrested a suspect in Adamawa State, recovering an AK-47 rifle, two magazines and 28 rounds of ammunition.
Similarly, in Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State, troops of the 149 Battalion apprehended two suspected logistics suppliers and recovered cash, a vehicle, construction materials and other items believed to be destined for insurgent camps.
Clearance operations around Wulgo by troops of the 24 Task Force Brigade, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force, forced terrorists to abandon illicit drugs while fleeing their hideouts, further disrupting their operations.
The theatre also recorded the surrender of six suspected ISWAP members and their families to troops of the 192 Battalion in Gwoza. More than ₦1.54 million, mobile phones and other items were recovered during preliminary screening.
Related operations led to the arrest of additional suspected logistics suppliers transporting medical supplies and motorcycle tyres believed to support terrorist activities.
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.
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.
