Nigerian troops on patrol in Borno State after neutralising 12 Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters and seizing weapons and supplies during clearance operations.
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed 12 suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State.
This was made possible through a coordinated operation that military authorities say reflects renewed momentum in Nigeria’s counterinsurgency campaign.
The offensive, guided by Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms of the Air Component Command, enabled precision strikes and troop manoeuvres across terrorist hideouts in Tamsu Ngamdu, Dalakaleri, and Gaza settlements notorious for insurgent activities.
According to military sources, troops recovered eight AK-47 rifles, loaded magazines, and a cache of ammunition from the encounter. Drugs and medical supplies allegedly used by the insurgents were also seized.
The Defence Headquarters commended the troops for their resilience, describing the success as evidence of renewed vigour in the ongoing counterinsurgency campaign. Authorities urged the Theatre Command to sustain pressure on terrorist networks to further degrade their capacity and restore stability in the region.
Mafa, located about 60 kilometres from Maiduguri, has long been vulnerable to attacks, but security analysts say consistent ground and air operations are gradually constricting insurgent safe havens.
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