Troops Kill Boko Haram Terrorists After Ambushing Logistics Convoy
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Borno State - Troops of the Nigerian Army operating under Operation HADIN KAI have killed scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno State.
The terrorists were killed after the troop ambushed their logistics convoy in the Sojiri and Kayamla communities of the state.
The Nigerian Army said the operation followed credible intelligence on the movement of over 100 Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs)
The terrorists converged in the area to launch coordinated attacks on local communities and ferry supplies to their strongholds.
According to the army, the troops worked in close synergy with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local vigilantes
The swiftly mobilised to intercept the terrorists, and contact was made at about 1200 hours as the terrorists advanced.
The troops engaged the terrorists in a fierce and sustained firefight.
“During the encounter, the terrorists attempted a rear-flanking attack on the troops, which was effectively thwarted as troops responded with superior firepower, dominating the engagement.
“Subsequent aggressive exploitation deep into the forest confirmed the neutralisation of 21 terrorists, with several others believed to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Follow-on operations are ongoing to ascertain additional enemy casualties and recover more items.”
The troops recovered several bicycles, assorted food items, drugs and medical supplies, detergents, Clothing materials, bicycle tyres, torchlights, and other sundry logistics items as well as Assorted weapons of different calibres and ammunition.
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A bomb-wearing terrorist reportedly killed five soldiers at a checkpoint in Pulka, Borno State, on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
The attack came just hours after Nigerian Air Force airstrikes allegedly claimed civilian lives in Kukawa Local Government Area.
Defence Minister Christopher Musa recently ordered soldiers off checkpoints, redeploying them into the bush to intensify the fight against insurgents.
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Legit.ng also reported that troops of 6 Brigade destroyed multiple bandits’ camps across Takum after advancing into mountainous hideouts under Operation Zafin Wuta.
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Brigade Commander Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa commended the troops and reaffirmed the Army’s resolve to sustain pressure on criminal networks in Taraba
Source: Legit.ng
