Troops kill 44 terrorists, scores injured in separate offensive in Borno

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have neutralised 44 suspected members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during several offensive operations in some parts of Borno State. The encounter also left scores of terrorists injured, with destruction of their vehicles, motorcycles and Improvised Explosive Device (IED) materials.

These were disclosed by the Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni in a press statement on Thursday morning. He said: “Troops of OPHK has sustained its offensive against terrorist elements through coordinated intelligence-led operations across the theatre. “On 26 October 2026, troops conducted engagements against suspected terrorist elements at separate locations in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, following intelligence reports and surveillance observations.

“Battle Damage Assessment indicated that 28 terrorists were neutralised, while six others reportedly sustained injuries. “In further operations on 28 October 2026, the Maritime Component, Naval Base Lake Chad deployed in Baga, conducted offensive actions 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.

“Separately, an air interdiction mission successfully disrupted a suspected terrorist improvised explosive device (IED)-laying operation, neutralising eight operatives and destroying their vehicle, motorcycles and IED materials. “The operation prevented the terrorist team from proceeding with its planned activity. “These successes reflect the sustained pressure being exerted on terrorist networks through intelligence-led joint operations,” Goni explained.

He noted that OPHK remains committed to degrading terrorist capabilities, restricting their freedom of action and protecting communities across the North East. The Theatre Command urged members of the public to continue providing credible information to security agencies in support of ongoing efforts to restore lasting peace and security across the theatre.