Troops Kill Five Boko Haram Fighters, Rescue Three Kidnap Victims in Borno

Troops Kill Five Boko Haram Fighters, Rescue Three Kidnap Victims in Borno

By Tada Jutha, Maiduguri

Troops of the Joint Task Force Northeast, under Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have neutralised five Boko Haram terrorists and rescued three kidnapped civilians in the Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.

Following credible intelligence reports, the operation took place at the Sojiri crossing point in the early hours of Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Troops Engage Terrorists at Sojiri Axis

According to the OPHK Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, troops worked alongside members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) to confront the terrorists.

He said the encounter lasted about 30 minutes and resulted in the killing of five terrorists, with no casualty recorded on the side of the troops.

Three Abducted Civilians were rescued.
Lt-Col. Uba revealed that the troops also rescued three kidnapped individuals, made up of two men and one woman.

The victims were abducted last year from communities located around the fringes of the Sambisa Forest.
Weapons and Logistics Recovered
Troops recovered an AK-47 rifle and other logistics during the operation, which they believe the terrorists used to attack nearby communities.

We have secured the recovered items and are currently providing necessary support to the rescued civilians.

The military reaffirms its commitment to civil protection.
Lt-Col. Uba said the operation reflects the military’s commitment to sustained offensive action against terrorist groups in the Northeast.

He emphasised the importance of cooperating with local security partners, noting that such collaboration continues to yield positive results.

Despite ongoing security challenges in the Lake Chad region and Sambisa Forest, the military assured that troop morale remains high and operational dominance is being maintained across the theatre.