Africa-Press – Nigeria. Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised five terrorists and rescued three abducted civilians during a coordinated operation in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.
The operation was carried out in the early hours of January 4, 2026, according to a statement issued on Sunday by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, North East Operation HADIN KAI, Lt. Col. Sani Uba.
Lt. Col. Uba said the troops, working in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, engaged the terrorists at a known crossing point along the Sojiri axis.
He explained that the encounter led to the neutralisation of the terrorists without any casualty on the side of the troops.
During the operation, the troops also rescued three hostages who had been abducted by the terrorists and recovered AK-47 rifles.
Uba said the success of the operation highlighted the effectiveness of the military’s offensive strategy and the importance of cooperation with local security partners.
He added that troops remain highly motivated and continue to maintain dominance across the theatre of operation, despite the dynamic security environment in the North East.
According to him, Operation HADIN KAI remains committed to dismantling terrorist networks and restoring lasting peace in the region.
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