Soldiers repel attacks and rescue hostages in Borno
Troops from Operation Hadin Kai have carried out successful operations against insurgents in Borno State. According to Lt Col Sanni Uba, the soldiers neutralised 16 terrorists and rescued 11 hostages. The operations involved collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force and included counter-offensives and hostage rescues. Several suspected terrorist logistics suppliers were also arrested during these actions.
What we know
- Lt Col Sanni Uba stated that 16 terrorists were neutralised on February 9, 2026, during a counter-offensive in Konduga Local Government.
- The operation followed an earlier attack on a military base on February 5, 2026.
- Troops recovered over twenty bicycles, weapons, and other supplies from the terrorists.
- Suspected ISWAP logistics suppliers with a large quantity of drugs were arrested around the Bukarti axis on the same day.
- Nine kidnapped victims were rescued along the Chibok-Damboa axis on February 9, 2026, and two more were freed along the Buratai-Kamuya road.
