Operation HADIN KAI Troops Score Significant Successes in Counter-Terrorism Campaign

Strategic Insights -

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have achieved significant successes in their ongoing counter-terrorism campaign in Nigeria's North East. Between October 25 and October 31, 2025, OPHK troops neutralized several terrorists, secured strategic locations, and thwarted multiple terrorist attacks. The operations demonstrate the troops' determination to deny insurgents freedom of movement and disrupt their operations. According to Lt.-Col. Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer of OPHK, the troops successfully foiled a planned attack on Kukawa Town involving a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED), discovered and neutralized three improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and recovered contraband supplies used to sustain insurgent logistics.

Key Takeaways:

  • OPHK troops successfully foiled a planned attack on Kukawa Town involving a VBIED, averting a potential mass casualty event on October 25, 2025.
  • The troops discovered and neutralized three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along the Dikwa-Ajiri axis, preventing disruption of critical supply routes.
  • On October 29, 192 Battalion (Main) conducted an ambush in the Gwoza-Limankara area, neutralizing two terrorists and recovering bicycles and food supplies used to sustain insurgent logistics.
  • The troops intercepted smugglers transporting contraband supplies at Fillin Ball and Sebore in Mubi South LGA, Adamawa, and arrested five suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP collaborators with a desert camouflage uniform, ammunition, and contraband items.
  • The Air Component of OPHK provided close air support through precision strikes and ISR missions, enhancing the effectiveness and situational awareness of ground troops.
  • Lt.-Col. Sani Uba emphasized the Military High Command's commendation of troops for their gallantry, professionalism, and commitment to restoring peace in the North East.

Statistics:

  • 10-year-old girl sustained minor injuries during the incident on October 25, 2025, and received prompt medical attention.
  • 3 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were discovered and neutralized by OPHK troops along the Dikwa-Ajiri axis.
  • 2 terrorists were neutralized by 192 Battalion (Main) during the ambush in the Gwoza-Limankara area on October 29, 2025.
  • 5 suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP collaborators were arrested by OPHK troops at Sabon Gari village, Madagali LGA, on October 31, 2025.
  • 1 AK-47 rifle with 8 rounds, 90 rounds of linked 7.62mm x 54mm ammunition, 4 bicycles, and the corpse of a neutralized terrorist were recovered by OPHK troops on October 31, 2025.

Sources:

  • Lt.-Col. Sani Uba, Media Information Officer of OPHK, in a statement released on October 31, 2025.