Troops repel coordinated Boko Haram, ISWAP attacks on four Borno communities, officer killed

Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai have repelled coordinated attacks by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on four communities in Borno State, killing several insurgents and some of their commanders during multiple assaults.

A statement signed by the spokesman of Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai, Lt.-Col. Sani Uba, said the terrorists attempted to overrun troops’ positions in a series of coordinated attacks.
The assaults targeted military locations in Konduga, Marte, Jakana and Mainok between about 10:30 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. on Friday.
According to the statement, troops on alert resisted the attacks and maintained their positions despite intense gun battles that lasted several hours.
“In a well-coordinated response, troops executed simultaneous flanking manoeuvres alongside reinforcement teams drawn from Sectors 1 and 2, decisively routing the attacking terrorists and forcing them into disorganised withdrawals,” the statement said.
The military explained that in some instances where parts of the defensive perimeter were briefly breached, troops quickly launched counterattacks and regained full control of their positions.
Several insurgents, including some of their key leaders known as “Amirs,” were killed during the clashes, while others escaped with injuries. The Nigerian Air Force component of the operation also conducted precision airstrikes overnight on fleeing terrorists and suspected hideouts, destroying hostile positions and weakening the insurgents’ fighting capacity.
Troops have since commenced exploitation operations in the affected areas, recovering bodies of terrorists as well as weapons and other combat equipment.
Despite the successful defence of the military bases, the operation recorded casualties among the troops.
The military confirmed that several soldiers lost their lives in the battle, including a senior officer who reportedly led his troops from the front during the engagement.
“Regrettably, several brave soldiers paid the supreme price in the line of duty, including a gallant officer who fought courageously while leading his troops against the attackers,” the statement added.
Some structures within the military locations were also damaged during the intense firefights, although the military said all bases remain firmly under its control.
The military described the failed assaults as a sign of increasing desperation among insurgent groups facing sustained operational pressure across the North-East theatre.
Operation Hadin Kai reiterated its commitment to maintaining control of the battlespace and protecting civilians in the region.