Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised nine terrorists and rescued two people carrying ransoms to the insurgents in Gagiram and Magumeri areas of Borno state.
A statement released on Saturday by the spokesperson of Operation Hadin Kai, Lt Col Uba Sani, said the terrorists were neutralised in separate operations.
Sani noted that aside from the recovery of weapons, many of the insurgents also suffered significant injuries, dispersing in disarray.
The statement reads: “In continuation of ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the North East, troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) conducted a successful fighting patrol in response to credible intelligence on the movement of Boko Haram terrorists around Goni Dunari in Magumeri LGA of Borno State on October 10, 2025.”
“The terrorists, reportedly moving on two vehicles and 24-foot fighters, were observed setting houses ablaze and terrorising locals. Acting swiftly, our troops launched an aggressive fighting patrol to intercept the threat.”
He said as the troops advanced towards the objective, the terrorists attempted to flee towards Damjiyakiri village.
“Vehicle-borne fighters dispersed to an unknown location, while foot fighters were pursued over a distance of approximately 92 km,” he stated.
He further explained that after about four hours of tactical pursuit, troops established contact with the fleeing terrorists.
“A frontal attack was immediately launched, and troops engaged the terrorists with a heavy barrage of fire, resulting in the neutralisation of five terrorists, while the remaining 19 dispersed in disarray.
“Some were wounded as blood trails were observed at the contact scene,” he added.
He listed the recovered items to include 1 x AK-47 rifle (Reg. No. 06798), 5 x Magazines (3 empty, 2 loaded), 31 x 7.62mm rounds, 1 x Itel mobile phone, 1 x dagger.
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“Notably, no casualties or equipment losses were recorded by OPHK troops during the operation,” he said.
In separate operations, the spokesperson said troops mounted on motorcycles engaged Boko Haram fighters along the Gajiram–Bolori–Mile 40–Gajiganna axis near Zundur village of the state.
He said during the firefight, four terrorists were neutralised, while others dispersed into the surrounding bush.
“Troops also successfully rescued Mr Modu Kinnami (55 years old) and Mr Bukar (57 years old), both from Guzamala, along with a sack containing Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N750,000),” he noted.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that Boko Haram fighters had demanded a ransom of Two Million Naira (N2,000,000) and two new Tecno button phones for the release of the captive’s brother,” he added.
According to him, the troops recovered items including 1 x blue pickup vehicle (Reg No: GUB 327 XA), 2 x new Tecno button phones, and 1 x jerrycan containing 30 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).
“A total sum of Four Million, Three Hundred and Fifty-Five Thousand Naira (N4,355,000),” he added.
Four soldiers, on Friday, were killed and five others injured when Boko Haram terrorists attacked a military post in Ngamdu, along the Damaturu–Maiduguri Road in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.
He said further operations are ongoing on all fronts to maintain pressure on the terrorists and deny them freedom of movement.
Soldiers kill nine terrorists, rescue two hostages in Borno
