The Joint Task Force, North East, under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has neutralised 15 terrorists in a precision air strike conducted in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
The operation took place at approximately 11:50 p.m. on October 23, 2026, following credible intelligence reports and confirmed sightings of terrorist movements around Pulka.
In a statement, the Acting Military Information Officer at the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Maiduguri, Captain Mohammed Goni, disclosed that the air strike was followed by ground operations aimed at exploiting the area and consolidating the gains recorded.
He noted that the successful operation demonstrated the effectiveness of intelligence-led targeting and coordinated military action in disrupting terrorist movements and weakening their operational capabilities.
According to the statement, the operation forms part of the ongoing offensive against insurgents in the North East, supported by effective intelligence gathering and the coordinated deployment of available military resources.
The statement further noted that the Theatre Command remains committed to sustaining pressure on terrorist groups, disrupting their activities and improving the security situation across the region.
Operation HADIN KAI, it added, remains determined to defeat terrorism and insurgency, protect law-abiding citizens and create an enabling environment for the restoration of normalcy and socio-economic activities in affected communities.
The Theatre Command assured the public that troops would sustain the momentum of ongoing operations with vigilance, determination and professionalism.
It also urged members of the public to continue cooperating with security agencies by providing timely and credible information on suspicious movements and activities.
The statement emphasised that sustained collaboration between the military and civilian population remains crucial to consolidating operational gains and achieving lasting peace and security across the North East.
