Troops Foil Night Attack, Kill 17 Boko Haram, ISWAP Terrorists in Borno

Troops Foil Night Attack, Kill 17 Boko Haram, ISWAP Terrorists in Borno

By Tada Jutha, Maiduguri

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local vigilantes, have killed 17 Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists during a coordinated security operation in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.

The operation followed credible intelligence that insurgents were advancing towards Sojiri and Kayamla communities, about 25 kilometres southeast of Maiduguri, with plans to launch coordinated attacks in the early hours of Sunday.

A dependable military source in Maiduguri said troops acted swiftly on the intelligence and moved into strategic positions alongside CJTF members, hunters and vigilantes to prevent the planned assault.

According to the source, the terrorists attempted to transport their logistics quietly using bicycles in order to avoid attracting attention.

“At about 2:24 a.m. on December 21, 2025, the terrorists moved food items, medical supplies and weapons on bicycles to eliminate engine noise,” the source revealed.

However, having already positioned themselves in concealed formations, the troops engaged the insurgents decisively as they approached the targeted communities.

During the exchange of fire, 17 terrorists were neutralised, while several others escaped with gunshot wounds and fled towards the Sambisa Forest.

The operation also led to the recovery of bicycles, assorted weapons and ammunition, food items, drugs, medical supplies, detergents, clothing materials, bicycle tyres and torchlights believed to belong to the fleeing insurgents.

The source further disclosed that following the successful operation, the ambush team safely withdrew to its base at about 4:20 a.m., while exploitation and follow-up operations continued to dominate the area and deny terrorists freedom of movement.

The military source said the outcome of the operation underscores the effectiveness of intelligence-driven joint security efforts in weakening terrorist networks and disrupting their logistics in Borno State.