Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with local vigilantes, have successfully disrupted a terrorist logistics operation and neutralised 17 insurgents during a well-coordinated long-range ambush in the early hours of Sunday, December 21, 2025, in Borno State.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by Sani Uba, Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, to journalists in Maiduguri on Sunday.
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According to the statement, the troops acted on credible intelligence regarding the movement of logistics supplies by suspected JAS/ISWAP elements. Troops, alongside members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local hunters, deployed to a designated interception point between Sojiri and Kayamla villages on the night of December 20.
In the early hours of December 21, suspected terrorists, mounted on bicycles and transporting logistics materials, arrived at the location, confirming earlier intelligence reports. The troops, positioned in concealed and coordinated formations, engaged the terrorists decisively.
During the ensuing exchange, 17 suspected terrorists were neutralised, while others fled the scene with gunshot wounds.
Items recovered included several bicycles, assorted food items, drugs and medical supplies, detergents, clothing materials (yardage), bicycle tyres, torchlights, other sundry logistics items, as well as assorted weapons of different calibres with ammunition.
Following the successful engagement, the ambush team safely withdrew to its base location. Exploitation and follow-up operations are ongoing to further assess the area and deny insurgents freedom of movement.
The troops remain in high morale, with fighting efficiency assessed as strong and unwavering.
The operation underscores the continued effectiveness of intelligence-driven, joint security efforts in degrading terrorist networks and disrupting their sustainment capabilities.
The Military High Command commended the troops for their gallantry and urged them to sustain the operational tempo.
