Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), supported by the Nigerian Air Force, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and local hunters, have killed 24 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during a series of coordinated offensive operations across the North-East between 4 and 9 July 2025.
According to a statement by Captain Reuben Kovangiya, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, the operations spanned various locations in Borno and Adamawa States and resulted in the recovery of arms, ammunition, motorcycles, food supplies, and the destruction of terrorist camps.
On 4 July, troops ambushed insurgents moving on bicycles from Sambisa Forest toward the Timbuktu Triangle at Platari, killing three. In separate ambushes at Komala and Kawuri, additional terrorists were neutralized, and logistics items including motorcycles, pesticides, and foodstuffs were seized.
At Madarari IDP camp on 5 July, troops intercepted insurgents attempting an attack, killing one and recovering rounds of ammunition. On the same day, a patrol at Leno Kura led to the death of three terrorists during a firefight.
Further engagements occurred on 6 July, as troops ambushed insurgents near Ngoshe and Gava, killing one. Another ambush on 7 July near Sabsawa village resulted in the elimination of two logistics suppliers and the recovery of bicycles, slippers, and other supplies.
Clearance operations on 8 July at Bula Marwa, a known ISWAP/JAS enclave, led to the death of one terrorist and destruction of the camp, with the recovery of weapons and uniforms. In Madagali, Adamawa State, joint forces killed another insurgent and seized four motorcycles and a weapon.
On 9 July, clearance operations in Tangalanga and Bula Marwa led to the elimination of three insurgents, destruction of terrorist structures, and recovery of six AK-47 rifles, 47 magazines, and 90 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.
A final ambush on the same day in Ngailda, Manjim, and Wulle villages saw six terrorists killed and several motorcycles and bicycles recovered.
“These successful operations reflect the determination and synergy of OPHK forces to weaken terrorist capabilities and restore security in the North-East,” Captain Kovangiya stated.
