Troops foil multiple terrorists’ infiltration attempts in Borno

Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation HADIN KAI, have foiled multiple coordinated infiltration attempts by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in parts of Borno, forcing the insurgents to retreat after intense gunfire.

The operation, which took place in the early hours of Friday, July 10, 2026, also saw troops repel separate infiltration attempts in Miringa and Dutsen Kura, while no casualties were recorded after a military vehicle struck an improvised explosive device (IED) during a pursuit operation.

The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, and made available to Defence Correspondents in Abuja.

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According to the statement, between 12:20 am and 2:30 am, terrorists attempted to infiltrate Muna Garage, Shuwari Village, and the Ajilari Cross axis in a bid to gain access to Maiduguri metropolis.

It said troops, acting on early warning intelligence, detected the movement of the terrorists and engaged them from multiple directions with precise firepower, successfully frustrating the coordinated attacks.

“In separate incidents, troops also successfully thwarted additional infiltration attempts by the terrorists at Miringa and Dutsen Kura in Buratai,” the statement said.

It added that during the pursuit of fleeing terrorists at Miringa, a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle triggered an improvised explosive device.

“Fortunately, no casualties were recorded among the troops, and the situation remains stable,” it stated.

The military said the terrorists, overwhelmed by the troops’ swift tactical response, abandoned their mission and fled in disarray across all operational axes.

Troops are currently conducting clearance and exploitation operations to pursue the fleeing insurgents, consolidate operational gains, dominate the affected areas, and prevent further threats to nearby communities.

Operation HADIN KAI reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining aggressive offensive operations aimed at denying terrorists freedom of action and protecting lives and property across the North-East.

The military also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing counter-terrorism operations.