Friday, August 28, 2026 - Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Tactical Team, have killed more than 21 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during a major offensive in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
This was contained in a press statement signed by the Acting
Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East),
Operation HADIN KAI, Capt. Mohammed Goni.
The statement said the joint force comprised the ONSA
Tactical Team and newly inducted troops of 226 Battalion deployed to Sector 4,
Adamawa State.
The operation, conducted in the Kopre Mountain general area
on Thursday, August 27, 2026, followed credible intelligence on the activities
of the terrorists in the area.
Goni said the troops conducted a stealth operation through
the difficult terrain before launching a precision attack on the terrorists’
camp in the early hours of the day.
According to him, “the troops engaged the terrorists in two
separate encounters, resulting in the death of over 21 terrorists, while
several others escaped with gunshot wounds.
“Following the operation, the troops took control of the
area, dismantled the terrorist camp and destroyed its logistics infrastructure,
further weakening the group’s ability to operate in the area.”
The military spokesman said several motorcycles, bicycles
and jerrycans containing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), believed to have been used
for terrorist logistics and mobility, were also destroyed during the operation.
He added that troops recovered several AK-47 rifles,
magazines and a substantial quantity of 7.62mm Special ammunition from the
location.
He noted that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to
locate and rescue victims held by terrorist elements, including persons
abducted from Mussa community in May and schoolchildren abducted from Lassa in
June 2026.
Goni said the successful offensive demonstrated the ability
of the joint forces to operate effectively in difficult terrain while
disrupting terrorist strongholds and denying them freedom of movement.
He commended the troops and the ONSA Tactical Team for their
gallantry, professionalism and coordination during the operation.
He assured residents that Operation HADIN KAI would sustain
intelligence-driven operations across the North-East until abducted persons are
located and rescued, while efforts continue to restore lasting peace and
security in the region.
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