Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have recorded major operational successes against terrorist groups operating in Nigeria’s North-East, including the neutralisation of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), the disruption of terrorist logistics networks, and the recovery of ammunition and other supplies.
According to the Acting Military Information Officer of Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, the successes were recorded during a series of operations conducted between June 16 and June 19, 2026.
On June 16, troops of the 135 Special Forces Battalion Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team, working alongside the Quick Reaction Force (QRF), responded to intelligence provided by residents regarding the placement of IEDs along the Biu-Buratai Road.
The troops immediately launched a fighting patrol to the location and discovered five IED cylinders planted by terrorists along the route. The explosives were professionally detonated without casualties.
“The operation was executed successfully without any casualties, after which the troops safely returned to base,” the statement said.
In a separate operation on June 17, troops of the 153 Task Force Battalion engaged terrorists along the Miyanti-Ngoshe axis while returning from a picketing duty in Kirawa.
The troops reportedly encountered an unconfirmed number of terrorists riding about 60 motorcycles. Although the insurgents opened fire first, the soldiers responded with sustained and overwhelming firepower, forcing the terrorists to retreat towards Miyanti.
Following the encounter, troops recovered 817 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, three motorcycles, two solar panels, 102 sachets of salt, one motorcycle tyre, two motorcycle tubes, and several motorcycle spare parts believed to have been intended for terrorist operations.
The military also recorded another breakthrough on June 19 when troops of the 27 Task Force Brigade Garrison intercepted two suspected logistics suppliers linked to Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).
The suspects, identified as Mohammed Bukar, popularly known as “Dege,” aged 35, and his apprentice, Iliyasu Abdullahi, aged 26, were arrested during a routine stop-and-search operation at the brigade’s checkpoint.
They were apprehended while travelling in a cyan Volkswagen vehicle with registration number FGF-357-AG, allegedly transporting Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and relief materials intended for Boko Haram and ISWAP elements.
The Army said the operations demonstrate the determination of troops to deny terrorists freedom of movement and disrupt their supply chains.
“These successful operations reaffirm the unwavering commitment of troops of Operation HADIN KAI to denying terrorists freedom of action, disrupting their logistics networks, and ensuring the safety and security of law-abiding citizens,” the statement noted.
The military urged members of the public to continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible information, stressing that such cooperation remains critical to ongoing counter-terrorism operations across the region.
