Troops kill 5 terrorists, rescue three hostages in Borno

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have killed five terrorists and rescued three abducted civilians during a coordinated operation in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. The spokesman of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, confirmed in a statement that the operation was carried out in the early […]

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have killed five terrorists and rescued three abducted civilians during a coordinated operation in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.

The spokesman of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, confirmed in a statement that the operation was carried out in the early hours of Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Lt. Col. Uba said the troops, working in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, engaged the terrorists at a known crossing point along the Sojiri axis, resulting in the neutralisation of the insurgents without any casualties on the side of the security forces.

“Five terrorists were neutralised, three kidnapped civilians were rescued alive, and AK-47 rifles were recovered during the operation,” he said.

He added that the success of the operation highlights the effectiveness of joint security efforts and the military’s determination to dismantle terrorist networks while safeguarding civilians.

Operation HADIN KAI, he noted, remains committed to sustaining pressure on insurgents and restoring lasting peace in the North-East.