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By Babagana Bukar Wakil, Maiduguri**
The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has neutralised 15 terrorists in a precision air strike conducted north west of Pulka in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, as troops sustain intelligence led offensives against terrorist groups across the North East.
In a statement issued on 24 October 2026, Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Maiduguri, said the operation was conducted at about 11:50 p.m. on 23 October 2026, following credible intelligence and confirmed sightings of terrorist movements in the area.
Captain Goni explained that the precision air strike was followed by ground operations to exploit the area and consolidate the gains recorded during the engagement.
He said the operation demonstrated the effectiveness of intelligence driven targeting and coordinated military action in disrupting terrorist movements and degrading their operational capabilities.
According to him, the operation forms part of the sustained offensive posture of troops, supported by effective intelligence gathering and the coordinated deployment of available military capabilities to deny terrorist groups freedom of action.
The Acting Military Information Officer added that Operation HADIN KAI remained committed to maintaining pressure on terrorist elements, disrupting their activities and strengthening the security environment across the North East.
He reaffirmed the Theatre Command’s determination to defeat terrorism and insurgency, protect law abiding citizens and create the conditions necessary for the restoration of normalcy and socio economic activities in affected communities.
Captain Goni also urged members of the public to continue cooperating with security agencies by providing timely and credible information on suspicious movements and activities.
He stressed that sustained collaboration between the military and civilian population remained essential to consolidating operational gains and achieving lasting peace and security across the North East.
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