Troops arrest suspected terrorist informant in Adamawa Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected terrorist informant during an intelligence-led operation in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The suspect, identified as Alhaji Sule Bako, was apprehended at about 11:40 a.m. on August 5, 2026 in Dz…
…Haram family members fleeing rival ISWAP attack in Borno Troops of the 222 Battalion, Operation HADIN KAI, have intercepted 20 suspected family members of Boko Haram (Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'awati wal-Jihad - JAS) who reportedly fled their enclave following an attack by rival Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWA…
…terrorist informants arrested at Borno market Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation HADIN KAI, have arrested two suspected terrorist informants during a fighting patrol at Askira Market in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. Intelligence sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the…
…attempting to flee Adamawa community Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation HADIN KAI, have arrested a suspected ISWAP informant who allegedly attempted to flee after residents became suspicious of his activities in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Intelligence sources told security analyst Za…
…suspected terrorist collaborators, family of ISWAP Finance Chief surrenders Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have continued to sustain pressure on terrorists through series of intelligence-led operations that resulted in the arrest of suspected terrorist collaborators, the surrender of the family members of a senio…
…of Headquarters 5 Brigade in Damasak during ongoing counter-insurgency operations under Operation Hadin Kai. The surrendered suspects were identified as Abba Musa Dogo, 24; Abubakar Bargaji, 28; and Ibrahim Abubakar, 16. Preliminary interrogation revealed that they escaped from terrorist camps at Sabon Gari and Tunbun…
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have foiled an attempted terrorist infiltration on a military base and evacuated 21 female students to safety following intelligence on a planned attack in Borno. Latest operational reports made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday said troops also apprehended a s…
By Ndahi Marama, Damaturu Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested two suspected terrorist informants and cattle rustlers during a joint operation with local hunters at the Buni Yadi Friday Market in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. Military sources on Sunday revealed that the operation was carried out at…
Suspected terrorist spy arrested near Brigade headquarters in Borno Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a suspected terrorist spy lurking near the headquarters of 25 Brigade in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State. The suspect was apprehended at about 10:15 p.m. on July 24, 2026 during a routine perimete…
…visible results in the North East and other parts of the country. He singled out men of Operation Hadin Kai, especially the 82 Task Force Brigade in Gwoza, for rescuing over 100 abductees recently, in addition to 360 earlier freed from terrorists. The post Ndume backs Army expansion, demands better pay for troops appea…
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation HADIN KAI have intercepted a suspected member of the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, in Munguno Local Government Area of Borno State, recovering a Starlink satellite internet device and other communication equipment. The operation was disclosed by security analyst…
…outIn a separate overnight mission along the Bama-Maiduguri route, the air component of Operation HADIN KAI killed eight more suspected fightersFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issu…
Troops of Sector 2 Operation Hadin Kai and Yobe State Hunters Group conducted an intelligence-led raid in Fune LGA on July 23, 2026Five suspected kidnappers were arrested at Jegalari Village following credible intelligence on criminal activity in the areaThe joint operation led to the recovery of rifles, a pistol, ammu…
Military troops of Sector 2, Operation HADIN KAI, in collaboration with the Yobe State Hunters Group, have arrested five suspected kidnappers during an intelligence-led operation in Jegalari Village, Fune Local Government Area of Yobe State. The operation, conducted on July 23 2026, by troops of the 233 Battalion deplo…
…In a statement issued on Thursday, July 23, Acting Military Information Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni, identified the man as Aboubakar Muhammad Zein-Nur, also known as Houdairi.According to the army, Zein-Nur was taken into custody because he was intercepted under circumstances considered suspic…
…medical and veterinary supplies in Borno Troops of the 112 Task Force Battalion under Operation HADIN KAI, working alongside Hybrid Forces, have arrested five suspected terrorist logistics suppliers during a security operation in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. According to the military, the operation, which…
…escaped from an insurgent enclave in the Mandara Mountains and surrendered to troops of Operation HADIN KAI in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Intelligence sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the girls surrendered at about 3:55 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 to troops of C Company, 192 Battal…
Troops foil Boko Haram extortion mission, k!ll terrorist in Yobe Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have foiled an attempt by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists to extort residents in Yobe State, killing one insurgent and recovering weapons, ammunition and logistics items during a coordinated operation. The Nigerian Army…
…By Boko HaramIn a separate report, troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) under Operation HADIN KAI have laid to rest soldiers who lost their lives during a clash with Boko Haram insurgents in Borno state.The burial ceremony took place at the Maimalari Military Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri over the weekend.
…used as temporary accommodation for students of a polytechnic institution. Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, working alongside personnel of the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies, engaged the attackers in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to retreat without abducting any of the 46 students in the facility. A…
Suspected foreign terrorist fighter arrested in Borno Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a man suspected to be a foreign terrorist fighter alongside a woman who claimed to be an illegal immigrant during a security operation in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Milit…
…had also cited a statement attributed to the Acting Military Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Mohammed Goni, which stated that troops, in collaboration with personnel of the Nigeria Police Mobile Force (MOPOL), foiled an attempted abduction of 46 students. The military account reportedly stated th…
…arrest suspected ISWAP spy, logistics supplier during night patrol in Borno Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a suspected Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) member who allegedly confessed to spying on military movements and supplying logistics to terrorists operating in northern Borno State…
…ISWAP terrorists in ambush near University of Maiduguri Troops of the 73 Battalion under Operation HADIN KAI, in conjunction with local vigilantes, have neutralised two suspected ISWAP terrorists during a successful ambush operation along the Tamsukawu Road behind the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) in Borno State. T…
…to troops in Borno, admits role in three attacks Troops of the 73 Battalion (Motorised), Operation HADIN KAI, have apprehended a suspected member of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) who surrendered to troops in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the su…