MAIDUGURI — During coordinated attacks on several communities, troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) delivered a severe blow to Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno State, killing eight insurgents and capturing a variety of weapons, including guns, RPGs, and an armed drone.
Between the late hours of February 28 and the early hours of March 1, 2026, attacks were launched against Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) at Mayanti, Gajigana, and Gajiram.
When troops successfully repelled highly armed terrorists during the attack at FOB Mayanti in Bama Local Government Area, a brave commander paid the ultimate price.
In a statement released yesterday, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, JTF North East’s media information officer, stated: “Troops of OPHK have once again demonstrated resilience and battlefield dominance by decisively foiling coordinated ISWAP attacks on FOBs Mayanti, Gajigana, and Gajiram.” The failed attacks highlight how desperate terrorist elements are becoming as a result of constant pressure on their command structures, enclaves, and supply routes.
He disclosed that troops in Mayanti remained steadfast in the face of heavy enemy fire, ambushes, and threats from improvised explosive devices (IEDs). According to Uba, “exploitation confirmed five terrorist corpses and the recovery of three PKT automatic anti-aircraft guns, two RPG-7 tubes, four AK-47 rifles, two FN rifles, three RPG bombs, and large quantities of 7.62mm ammunition, with blood trails indicating additional casualties.”
Terrorists using RPGs, PKT rifles, and an armed drone were also defeated at Gajiram. “Along the withdrawal route, three terrorist bodies were found, along with four AK-47 rifles, five anti-tank bombs, three locally made mortar bombs, one armed drone, six fully loaded 7.62mm NATO magazines, barbed wire cutters, poisoned arrows, and other items abandoned in flight,” he continued.
Insurgents were forced to run and abandon a tricycle, three motorbikes, and five bicycles when troops confronted them at Kayawa Village during other operations around Sector II.
The terrorists’ life-support systems were demolished, and two ISWAP logistical providers were taken into custody. Two terrorists were neutralized and two AK-47 rifles, four magazines, and other materials were confiscated during an ambush at Bulturam Corner and Dadingel in Gujba LGA.
