Eric Patrick
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in a joint operation with Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and Hybrid Forces (HF), have neutralised eight Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during a firefight in Manawaji, the Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State.
The operation, which took place at approximately 5:30 p.m. on June 30, 2025, followed contact with the insurgents during a routine joint fighting patrol in the volatile region.
According to a statement shared on the Nigerian Army’s Facebook page on Tuesday, the troops engaged the terrorists in a fierce gun battle, overwhelming them with superior firepower and tactical coordination.
The assault resulted in the elimination of eight terrorists, while several others fled the scene, leaving behind a cache of weapons and ammunition.
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According to the statement, security forces recovered various arms and equipment belonging to the slain and fleeing terrorists.
The Force further disclosed that no casualties were recorded among the Nigerian troops, CJTF, or Hybrid Forces involved in the operation.
The statement added that the general security situation in the area remains calm but fluid, with continued surveillance and operational presence to deter further terrorist activity.
This operation marks another success in the ongoing counterinsurgency campaign aimed at rooting out Boko Haram and ISWAP remnants from the northeastern region of Nigeria.
