Soldiers intensify operations against terrorists in Borno and Yobe
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have ramped up clearance operations in the North-East, targeting suspected terrorists and their collaborators in Borno and Yobe states. According to the defence headquarters, several terrorists were neutralised, and multiple arrests were made during these operations. The military also reported fresh surrenders from both fighters and their family members. Items including weapons and supplies intended for insurgents were recovered.
What we know
- The defence headquarters detailed activities in its May 15 to 21 operations report.
- On 15 May 2026, troops in Gwoza LGA neutralised two terrorists during a clearance operation.
- On 16 May 2026, four suspected cattle rustlers and terrorist collaborators were arrested at Kwayar Kusar Market in Borno State.
- On May 17, an adult male family member of a terrorist surrendered to troops along the Gwoza-Limankara route.
- On May 19, two adult females, seven minors, and a woman named Alisha Sale surrendered to troops in Dikwa LGA of Borno State.
- On May 20, a female collaborator accused of smuggling supplies to her son, Modu Mustapha, was arrested near Baga, and Babakaka Bukar surrendered with an AK-47 rifle in Nganzai LGA.
- On May 21, a suspected logistics supplier was arrested at Bama checkpoint with food and materials meant for insurgents.
- In Yobe State, troops recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition abandoned by fleeing terrorists.
