Troops Eliminate 10 Terrorists in Fierce Battle Near Cameroon Border
Ten Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists were killed during a fierce gun battle with Nigerian troops and allied forces near the Nigeria-Cameroon border, the military confirmed today.
The encounter, which occurred along the Rann-Gamboru Ngala axis, is part of sustained clearance operations targeting extremist strongholds in the Lake Chad Basin.
According to a press statement released by the military, troops of Operation Hadin Kai and the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF), supported by Hybrid Forces and other security agencies, conducted the combined operation to brazenly flush out remnants of BH/ISWAP terrorists operating within the border communities.
Acting on credible intelligence, the troops masterfully stormed the terrorists’ hideout between Rann and Gamboru. The resulting intense gun battle saw the superior firepower of the gallant troops lead to the neutralization of the ten terrorists.
Following the firefight, a huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from the scene, including some quantity of anti-aircraft ammunition. These recovered weapons are currently undergoing further technical analysis, the statement added.
The military also noted that search efforts are also ongoing to locate possible escapees and other terrorists’ hideouts in the area.
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PRNigeria reports that this operation is part of a broader strategy to dominate the Southern Lake Chad axis and prevent cross-border movement of BH/ISWAP terrorists.
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.
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
