Breaking: Nigerian Troops Crush Coordinated Attacks in Three Borno Locations
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), operating under Operation HADIN KAI, have successfully repelled coordinated terrorist attacks across three locations in Borno State.
The attacks, which took place on 22 April 2026 in Kanama, Ngoshe and Banki, were thwarted through what military authorities described as a swift and coordinated response by ground forces.
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According to the military, the assaults were neutralised without any reported casualties or damage, underscoring the operational readiness of troops in the theatre.
Air strikes destroy terrorist assets in Sambisa axis
In follow-up operations, the troops carried out precision air interdiction missions targeting terrorist positions.
One such strike, conducted in the early hours at Sowolowolo within the Sambisa Forest axis, destroyed remaining gun trucks belonging to insurgents.
The military said the operation brought the number of destroyed platforms in the area to three.
Additional strike targets regrouping fighters
Another air operation was carried out at Kaniram in the Mallam Fatori axis, where insurgents were reportedly regrouping after earlier engagements.
The military said the strike hit targets identified during burial activities, leading to the neutralisation of several fleeing fighters.
Troops rescue abducted civilians in Mandara Mountains
Ground forces also recorded success in rescue operations, with troops from Sector 1 under the 26 Brigade securing the release of 15 abducted women and children.
The operation was conducted in the Mandara Mountains area, where terrorists had previously held the victims.
Despite the sustained pressure, insurgents reportedly fired projectiles into Gwoza in what was described as a failed retaliation, causing no casualties or damage.
Military commends troops, vows sustained operations
Military authorities said the operations reflect continued pressure on insurgent groups and effective coordination between air and ground forces.
“Troops will continue to maintain relentless operations to dominate the battlespace and ensure terrorists are decisively defeated across the Joint Operations Area,” the statement said.
The High Command commended the troops for their resilience and urged them to sustain the current operational momentum in ongoing counter-insurgency efforts.
Source: Legit.ng
