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Operation Hadin Kai Sustains Operational Success Against Boko Haram/ISWAP Terrorists

Strategic Insights

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Troops of the North East Joint Tasks Force 'Operation Hadin Kai' (OPHK) have continued to record success against members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, neutralizing 17 members in Bama, Konduga, Gwoza, Magumeri, and Biu local government areas of Borno state. The operations, which spanned from Michika in Adamawa state, also resulted in the safe detonation of over 14 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by the terrorists. The operations were conducted from July 23 to August 2, 2025, and included fighting patrols, ambushes, clearance, and logistics strangulation operations. The troops, bolstered by close air support from the Air Component OPHK and Civilian Joint Task Force, also recovered assorted arms and ammunition, and seized large quantities of the terrorists' logistics items.

Key Takeaways:

  • The troops neutralized 17 members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Bama, Konduga, Gwoza, Magumeri, and Biu local government areas of Borno state.
  • The operations resulted in the discovery and safe detonation of over 14 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by the terrorists.
  • The troops recovered several AK-47 rifles, PKT gun, several AK-47 rifle magazines, and a 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.
  • The troops successfully ensured the return of over 987 internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their ancestral community in Mandaragrau in Biu LGA, in line with Borno State Government's resettlement plan.
  • The operations were conducted from July 23 to August 2, 2025, and involved joint operations with Nigerien troops around Diffa - Duji - Damasak areas.

Statistics:

  • 17 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists neutralized
  • 14 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) safely detonated
  • 987 internally displaced persons (IDPs) returned to their ancestral community
  • Over 2,300 litres of Automated Gas Oil (AGO) seized
  • Over 1,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) seized
  • 2 Generators, a tricycle, bags of rice, solar panels, and several motorcycles seized

Sources:

  • Press statement signed by Captain Reuben Kovangiya on behalf of Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, Theatre Commander North East Joint Task Force OPHK, dated August 2025 (exact date not specified).
  • Headquarters Theatre Command, North East Joint Task Force OPHK.

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