Insecurity: Troops kill 12 ISWAP terrorists, recover weapons in Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in collaboration with local security outfits and supported by the Air Component Command’s Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform, have eliminated twelve of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists during long-range offensive operations conducted between August 29 and 30, 2025.

According to a statement made available to Defence Correspondents by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai, the operation was part of a series of targeted commando raids designed to dismantle ISWAP terrorist strongholds in Borno State.

It explained that the troops cleared several locations, including Tamsu Ngamdu, Dalakaleri, and Gaza, which had been under terrorists’ influence.

The statement read, “The fiercest confrontation took place at Loskori Kura, where troops encountered a group of insurgents, during which a heavy gun battle ensued, leading to the neutralisation of twelve terrorists.

“On arrival at a suspected terrorists’ location at Loskori Kura, troops made contact where twelve insurgents were neutralised after a heavy gun duel.”

It further added that the operation also resulted in the recovery of a significant cache of weapons and logistics.

“Items seized included eight AK-47 rifles, eight magazines fully loaded with 7.62mm rounds of ammunition, as well as assorted drugs and medical supplies believed to have been used by the terrorists to sustain their fighters in the field,” it added.

It further explained that the military authorities have commended the gallant troops for their resilience and renewed vigour in the fight against insurgency, and that the high command further urged the Theatre Command of Operation Hadin Kai to sustain the momentum of the onslaught until the remnants of terrorist elements were destroyed.

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