Troops Eliminate 8 Boko Haram/ISWAP Terrorists in Borno
In a significant victory against terrorism in Nigeria’s Northeast, gallant troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and Hybrid Forces (HF), have neutralized eight Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during a joint combat patrol at Manawaji, a community in Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State.
The encounter occurred around 5:30 pm on Monday, June 30, 2025, when the combined security forces engaged the terrorists in a fierce firefight. The troops successfully overpowered the insurgents, killing eight of them and forcing others to flee the area.
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According to the Nigerian Army, several weapons and rounds of ammunition belonging to the neutralized and escaping terrorists were recovered during the operation. Importantly, no casualties were recorded among the troops, CJTF, or Hybrid Forces involved in the mission.
Military authorities described the security situation in the area as “calm but fluid,” noting that troops remain on high alert to ensure sustained peace and prevent any resurgence of terrorist activity.
The operation is part of ongoing counter-insurgency efforts by the Nigerian Armed Forces to rid the region of terrorist elements and restore lasting peace to communities plagued by over a decade of violent extremism.
The Nigerian Army reiterated its commitment to working with local and international partners to decisively defeat all threats to national security and stability.
By PRNigeria
