Jubilation as Soldiers Kill 29 Boko Haram Terrorists
- Troops of Operation Hadin Kai killed 29 Boko Haram terrorists in recent coordinated operations in Borno and Yobe states
- Military operations took place in Lamusheri Village, Limankara, and Kukawa between February 21 and 22, 2026
- The Media Information Officer, Lt. Col. Sanni Uba, said intelligence-led precision operations successfully thwarted terrorist attacks, showcasing the military's combat superiority
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Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed 29 Boko Haram terrorists in coordinated operations across Borno and Yobe states.
The military operations were carried out in Lamusheri Village, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, and the Forward Operating Base, Limankara and Kukawa in Borno State, between Saturday and Sunday.
The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai, Lt. Col. Sanni Uba, said 15 terrorists were neutralised in Gujba, while 14 were killed during the Kukawa operations.
Uba said the operations demonstrated sustained pressure on terrorist enclaves across the theatre.
As repprted by The Punch, Uba made this known in a statement issued on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
“Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have once again demonstrated clear combat superiority by decisively thwarting coordinated terrorist attacks in Limankara and Kukawa.”
According to Uba, the troops conducted a precision operation in the early hours of February 22, 2026, around Lamusheri Village, identified as a key terrorist logistics hub.
He explained that the troops acted on intelligence backed by surveillance and reconnaissance platforms,
The army spokesperson added that terrorists who attempted to infiltrate FOB Limankara were repelled.
“Despite coming under fire on approach, troops, in synergy with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, outflanked the terrorists and cut off their withdrawal routes. During the ensuing firefight, 15 terrorists were neutralised while scores fled with gunshot wounds.”
Troops kill terrorists after ambushing logistics convoy
Recall that troops of the Nigerian Army operating under Operation HADIN KAI have decisively dealt with Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists.
The soldiers killed scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during a well-executed ambush in Sojiri and Kayamla communities, Borno State.
The Nigerian Army narrated how the troops disrupted a major Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist logistics movement before killing the fighters.
Troops kill terrorists, bandits in Kebbi gunfight
Legit.ng also reported that several terrorists and bandits were killed by the military during a clearance operation in Kebbi State.
Troops of 8 Division/Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, carried out the operation on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Sources said the gunfight is not related to the rescue of the 25 students abducted from Government Secondary School, Maga.
Source: Legit.ng
