By Tobias Lengnan Dapam
The Nigeria Military said its Joint Task Force, North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) has killed several Boko Haram, ISWAP and JAS terrorists’ in October.
Speaking on Thursday in Abuja, while giving update on the military operations in the country, Major General, Markus Kanye, the Director, Defence Media Operations, said the feat was achieved by ground forces in conjunction with the Air Component and Hybrid forces as well as local security groups.
He said the operations were conducted from 9th to 16th October, 2025
“During these operations, our troops eliminated several terrorists and arrested their informants and logistics suppliers. They also recovered some weapons and dismantled terrorists’ networks. Their efforts paved ways for the safe resettlement of displaced persons and unimpeded farming activities.
“For instance, from 8 – 16 October 2025, troops conducted both kinetic and non-kinetic operations against terrorists in Konduga, Magumeri, Gubio, Nganzai, Monguno, Kaga and Mobbar LGAs of Borno State. Similar operations were conducted in Mubi South and Yunusari LGAs of Adamawa and Yobe States.
“During the encounters, scores of the terrorists were killed in action. Also, 16 of their collaborators, informants, sympathizers and spies were arrested, while 7 kidnapped victims were rescued. Some quantities of arms and ammunition,vehicles, PMS and the sum of N5,140,000.00 were also recovered, while their camps were destroyed.
Recovered weapons are in troops’ custody.”
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