North East Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai Successfully Neutralises 17 Boko Haram/ISWAP Terrorists

Strategic Insights -

The North East Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) has continued its efforts to eradicate Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in the North East theatre of operations. Between July 23 and August 2, 2022, the troops of OPHK, supported by close air support from the Air Component OPHK and the Civilian Joint Task Force, conducted series of offensive operations across Bama, Konduga, Gwoza, Magumeri, and Biu local government areas of Borno state. The operations led to the neutralisation of 17 terrorists, recovery of assorted arms and ammunition, and seizure of large quantities of logistics items used by the terrorists.

Key Takeaways:

  • The North East Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) has successfully neutralised 17 members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Bama, Konduga, Gwoza, Magumeri, and Biu local government areas of Borno state.
  • The troops discovered and safely detonated at least 14 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by the terrorists in various locations to cause harm to innocent civilians and troops.
  • The operations were conducted from July 23 to August 2, 2022, and involved fighting patrols, ambushes, clearance, and logistics strangulation operations.
  • The troops recovered several AK-47 rifles, PKT gun, several AK-47 rifle magazines, and cache of 7.62mm ammunition.
  • Other terrorists' logistics items recovered include about 2,300 litres of Automated Gas Oil (AGO), over 1,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), 2 generators, a tricycle, bags of rice, solar panels, and several motorcycles among other sundry items.

Statistics:

  • 17 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists were neutralised by the troops.
  • 14 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were discovered and safely detonated by the troops.
  • 2,300 litres of Automated Gas Oil (AGO) and 1,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) were recovered.
  • 2 generators, a tricycle, and several motorcycles were seized from the terrorists.
  • The operations covered areas in Michika LGA in Adamawa state and Bama, Konduga, Gwoza, Magumeri, and Biu LGAs in Borno state.

Sources:

  • "Opinion Pieces: Operation HADIN KAI Deal Yet Another Telling Blow to BH/ISWAP, RDTF Fighters," Captain Reuben Kovangiya on behalf of the Theatre Commander, North East Joint Task Force, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar.