Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) engaged some retreating terrorists up to the Gidan Kaji axis along Maiduguri- Damboa road and neutralised sixteen (16) of them, forcing scores to flee in disarray with severe injuries.
Troops also recovered over twenty (20) bicycles, a large cache of logistic items, weapons, and other supplies critical to terrorist operations in Borno state.
This is as a total of 11 kidnapped victims by Boko Haram/ISWAP at various locations within the Theatre of Operations were rescued, with the arrest of suspected ISWAP logistics suppliers conveying a large quantity of drugs meant for terrorists around the Bukarti axis.
These successes by the troops were contained in a press statement signed by the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force North East ‘Operation HADIN KAI”, Lt. Col. Sani Uba on Wednesday morning.
The statement reads: ” Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) once again demonstrated exceptional resolve and operational superiority by swiftly repelling an ISWAP attack, and launching a devastating follow-on counter-offensive.
“This decisive action has significantly degraded terrorists’ capabilities, disrupted their logistics, and reaffirmed OPHK’s unwavering commitment to dismantling terrorist networks across the North East.
“On 5 February 2026, at approximately some minutes to midnight, ISWAP terrorists conducted a failed attack on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Auno.
“Troops of Sector 1 repelled the assault with disciplined firepower and tactical precision. Capitalising on this success, on 9 February 2026, troops, in synergy with the Civilian Joint Task Force, launched a bold counter-offensive along the Komala axis in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno state.
The troops engaged the retreating terrorists up to the Gidan Kaji axis, neutralising sixteen (16) terrorists, forcing scores to flee in disarray with severe injuries.
” In a further blow to terrorists’ logistics nodes, troops arrested suspected ISWAP logistics suppliers conveying a large quantity of drugs meant for terrorists around the Bukarti axis same day.
” Relatedly, on the same day at about 1720 hours, troops foiled a terrorists kidnap attempt along the Buratai-Kamuya – Biu road. After the detection of terrorist activities, troops swiftly pursued, compelling the terrorists to abandon their victims and withdraw into the bushes.
“Two (2) victims, Mallam Idris Adamu and Mallam Muhammadu Safiyanu, were rescued and safely reunited with families in Buratai.
“Furthermore, in response to a distress call along the Chibok-Damboa axis on 9 February 2026, troops rescued 9 kidnapped victims successfully.
“These actions underscore OPHK’s continued commitment in support of humanitarian efforts and protection of civilians”. Uba stated.
