In a powerful show of force, Nigerian troops under Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have launched a sweeping and sustained offensive that has left over 17 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists neutralized, numerous weapons seized, and a major terror logistics network shattered across Adamawa and Borno States between July 23 and August 2, 2025.
The offensive, carried out with close air support from the Air Component of OPHK and the invaluable contribution of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), spanned strategic locations such as Michika in Adamawa, and Bama, Konduga, Gwoza, Magumeri, and Biu in Borno State—key strongholds long exploited by terrorist groups.
The operations yielded impressive results. In combat zones including Bula Daburu, Alau Dam, Bitta, Kawuri, Algambari, Ajiri, and Bulabulin, troops not only killed scores of insurgents but also recovered:
- Several AK-47 rifles and magazines
- PKT machine gun
- A cache of 7.62mm ammunition
- 2,300 litres of diesel (AGO)
- Over 1,000 litres of petrol (PMS)
- Bags of rice, motorcycles, solar panels, and generators
- A tricycle used for logistics
The large haul of fuel and supplies indicates that troops have struck deep into the logistical backbone of the insurgents, severely crippling their ability to regroup or launch attacks.
Perhaps even more remarkable, over 14 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by terrorists were safely discovered and neutralized by the ever-vigilant troops. The IEDs were hidden in locations intended to target both soldiers and civilians—proof of the insurgents’ continued reliance on cowardly, indiscriminate tactics.
Beyond the battlefield, the troops also played a key humanitarian role. In line with Borno State Government’s resettlement initiative, the military facilitated the safe return of over 987 internally displaced persons (IDPs) to Mandaragrau in Biu Local Government Area. This milestone not only marks a return to normalcy for affected communities but also signals growing confidence in the region’s improving security architecture.
In a related development, OPHK troops collaborated with Nigerien forces in joint operations along the Diffa-Duji-Damasak corridor, a move that has strengthened regional security coordination and curbed terrorist movement across borders.
According to military sources, these operations are part of a renewed directive from the military high command aimed at choking off terrorist networks and creating a safer environment for civilians and economic recovery in the North East.
The continued offensive is a bold declaration that the days of terrorists roaming freely in the North East are numbered. With every cleared route, seized motorcycle, and rescued village, the Nigerian Armed Forces are reclaiming ground and rebuilding hope.
This latest wave of operations not only highlights the growing efficiency and resilience of the Nigerian military but also reinforces public confidence in Operation Hadin Kai’s capacity to restore lasting peace to a region that has suffered for too long.
The message is loud and clear: terror will no longer find refuge in the North East.
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