Amanze Chinonye
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), Joint Task Force North East, have successfully repelled multiple Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) attacks across Borno and Adamawa States, neutralizing terrorists and disrupting key logistics networks between October 25 and 31, 2025.
The Nigerian Army, in an official statement, said the coordinated operations included foiling a suicide bombing attempt in Kukawa, intercepting terrorist supply lines, and neutralizing several insurgents in ambush operations around Gwoza, Bama, and Madagali. The Army confirmed that no troop casualties were recorded throughout the week-long engagements.
According to the statement, troops on October 25 thwarted an attempted Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) attack on Kukawa Town.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThe military said the attackers’ armored vehicle was initially engaged with rocket-propelled grenade fire before being neutralized by a T-55 tank, preventing a large-scale explosion.
A 10-year-old civilian girl reportedly sustained minor injuries and was treated at a medical facility.
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In follow-up operations, soldiers and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) discovered and safely disposed of three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) along the Dikwa-Ajiri axis, averting potential sabotage on major supply routes.
On October 29, troops of the 192 Battalion, in collaboration with CJTF, launched an ambush near the Gwoza-Limankara area, killing two terrorists and forcing others to flee into the Mandara Mountains. Recovered items confirmed the militants’ continued reliance on bicycles and food supplies for mobility and sustenance.
Similarly, troops of the 202 Battalion, supported by volunteer forces, on October 30 ambushed terrorists attempting to cross from the Gezuwa axis toward Sambisa Forest along the Bama–Konduga route. The Army said the insurgents fled in disarray following sustained fire.
In Adamawa State, under the sub-operation Strangulation, troops of 232 Battalion intercepted a drum of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and two motorcycles used for illegal conveyance in Mubi South. The smugglers reportedly abandoned the items and fled.
Troops also carried out a cordon-and-search operation in Madagali Local Government Area, arresting five suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP collaborators identified as Musa Mohammed (38), Gambo Musa (17), Mallam Mohammed (17), Abu Danjuma (27), and Umar Banna (26). A desert camouflage uniform, ammunition, and 50 wraps of Indian hemp were recovered during the operation.
The Army said precision air strikes by the Air Component Command of OPHK provided vital support throughout the operations, enhancing battlefield awareness and ensuring the neutralization of several terrorists.
A follow-up sweep on October 31 within three kilometres of Sambisa Forest led to the recovery of one terrorist’s corpse, an AK-47 rifle with ammunition, linked rounds, and four bicycles.
The Nigerian Army reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining security in the North East and sustaining offensive pressure against insurgent elements.
The counterterror operations come amid renewed international attention on Nigeria’s security challenges, following the United States’ designation of the country as a “Country of Particular Concern” on October 31 over alleged violations of religious freedom, a decision that has drawn mixed reactions from Nigerian.
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