By Stella Odueme
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have neutralised dozens of terrorists in coordinated operations across Borno State and the Lake Chad region.
The operations, conducted on October 26 and 28, 2026, targeted suspected terrorist elements as part of ongoing military efforts to weaken insurgent networks and restore peace in the North-East.
According to a statement by the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Maiduguri,Captain Mohammed Goni, on Wednesday, in the first operation on October 26, troops engaged suspected terrorists at different locations in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, following intelligence reports and surveillance observations.
The military said a battle damage assessment indicated that 28 terrorists were neutralised, while six others reportedly sustained injuries.
In a separate operation on October 28, the Maritime Component of the operation, deployed from Naval Base Lake Chad in Baga, conducted offensive operations against terrorist targets within the Lake Chad area.
Preliminary assessments indicated that eight terrorists were neutralised, while 10 others reportedly sustained varying degrees of injuries.
The military also disclosed that an air interdiction mission disrupted a suspected terrorist group's attempt to plant improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
According to the statement, the operation neutralised eight operatives and destroyed their vehicle, motorcycles and IED materials, preventing the group from proceeding with its planned activity.
The Theatre Command said the operations demonstrated the continued pressure being mounted on terrorist networks through coordinated, intelligence-led military actions.
It reaffirmed its commitment to degrading terrorist capabilities, restricting their freedom of movement and protecting communities across the North-East.
The command also urged members of the public to provide credible information to security agencies to support ongoing efforts to restore lasting peace and security in the region.