Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled an attack by suspected ISWAP terrorists on the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Magumeri, Borno State, killing scores of insurgents and recovering arms and ammunition during the fierce encounter.
According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI, Lt. Sani Uba, the attack occurred in the early hours of May 7, 2026, under Sector 3 of the operation.
The statement said the terrorists attempted to infiltrate the military base under poor visibility conditions and managed to breach a minor section of the camp.
However, troops responded swiftly and decisively, overpowering the attackers and preventing them from gaining further access.
The military disclosed that several terrorists were neutralised during the confrontation, while follow-up exploitation operations revealed extensive blood trails, dragged bodies and the recovery of terrorist corpses within the surrounding area, indicating heavy casualties among the insurgents.
Troops also recovered a cache of weapons and ammunition abandoned by the fleeing terrorists. The recovered items included PKT automatic anti-aircraft guns, AK-47 rifles and several magazines.
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Despite the successful defence of the base, the military confirmed that two soldiers lost their lives during the exchange of fire. An officer and other wounded personnel are currently receiving medical treatment and are said to be in stable condition.
The statement further noted that some military equipment and temporary structures within the camp were damaged by fire during the intense battle.
Operation HADIN KAI said troops are continuing clearance and exploitation operations around the general area to consolidate on the gains recorded and determine the full extent of damage inflicted on the terrorists.
The military high command commended the troops for their bravery and resilience, urging them to sustain ongoing offensives aimed at denying terrorists freedom of movement and action across the North-East theatre.
Operation HADIN KAI remains the military’s counter-insurgency operation targeting Boko Haram and ISWAP elements in Nigeria’s North-East region.
