Troops Kill Six ISWAP Terrorists, Recover AK-47, Ammunition in Borno
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 29 Task Force Brigade, in collaboration with members of the Hybrid Force, have neutralised six Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists during an ambush at Targejeri crossing point in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.
The operation, conducted on October 25, 2026, followed credible intelligence on terrorist movements in the area, according to the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI.
Items recovered from the neutralised terrorists included an AK-47 rifle, three magazines and 169 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The troops also recovered two Android phones—one Infinix and one Redmi—three button phones and some charms.
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The military said the operation demonstrated the effectiveness of intelligence-led operations and collaboration between security forces in disrupting insurgent activities and restricting their freedom of movement.
It reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to sustaining offensive operations against terrorists and other criminal elements threatening peace and security in the North-East.
The military also warned insurgents, informants, logistics suppliers and other collaborators to abandon their activities or face the consequences of ongoing military operations.
It urged members of the public to support security agencies by providing credible and timely information on suspicious movements and activities to the appropriate authorities.
According to the statement, the military remains committed to protecting lives and property, safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity and restoring lasting peace to communities affected by insurgency.
The statement was signed by Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer at the Headquarters of Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, in Maiduguri.
By PRNigeria
