MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) is reported to have neutralized 10 additional insurgents and secured a substantial cache of weapons and equipment in an encounter along the Gamboru-Dikwa-Marte axis, continuing the momentum after a previous operation said to have seen over 50 terrorists neutralized near Katarko.
The latest encounter occurred on the night of Saturday, October 25, 2025. Troops from Sector 1 of the 24 Task Force Brigade OPHK successfully defeated a terrorist attempt to infiltrate Gamboru Ngala from the Flatari axis. After suffering initial casualties, the miscreants diverted toward Dikwa but were met with a prepared ambush on the Dikwa-Marte road. At approximately 23:50 hours, the troops, manning a pre-established position, engaged the hostile elements with heavy and accurate suppressive fire, forcing the insurgents to beat a hasty retreat in disarray.
Following the period of limited visibility, a systematic exploitation and clearance operation at first light confirmed that a total of 10 insurgents had been neutralized. A thorough search of the vicinity led to the recovery of a significant cache of arms and equipment. The items recovered include: 5 x AK-47 rifles, One PKT Machine gun, 3 x locally-made (dane) guns, 2 x fabricated pistols, 5 x AK-47 magazines loaded with 7.62mm special rounds, a huge cache of 7.62 x 54mm linked ammunition, boxes of cartridges, 2 x motorcycles, 2 x bicycles, 1 x radio, 1 x dane gun barrel, 1 x water flask, 1 x raincoat, 1 x blanket, and assorted charms.
The feat of this operation reaffirms the commitment of OPHK to sustaining offensive actions against terrorist groups, protecting civilians, and working towards restoring order in the region.
The Military High Command has since commended the troops for their gallantry and tactical proficiency, underscoring the effectiveness of the ongoing counter-insurgency efforts aimed at restoring lasting peace and stability in the North East region.
