Army raids Boko Haram/ISWAP camp in Adamawa, kills 21
August 28, 2026 8:09 am
Ammunition recovered by the Nigerian Army
Photo: Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser Tactical Team, has dismantled a Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist camp in the Kopre Mountain area of Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
The operation, conducted in the early hours of Wednesday, followed credible intelligence on the activities of the terrorists in the area.
Photo: Nigerian Army
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai reportedly engaged the terrorists in two separate encounters, neutralising more than 21 of them, while others escaped with gunshot wounds.
According to the military, on X on Thursday, the troops also destroyed the terrorists’ logistics infrastructure and recovered several AK-47 rifles, magazines and a substantial quantity of 7.62mm ammunition.
Motorcycles, bicycles and jerrycans containing Premium Motor Spirit were also destroyed.
The Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Captain Mohammed Goni, said the operation was part of efforts to rescue victims abducted from the Mussa community and the Lassa area.
Photo: Nigerian Army
“The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, remains resolute in sustaining aggressive, intelligence-driven operations aimed at locating and rescuing abducted persons, dismantling terrorist strongholds, degrading their logistics and fighting capabilities,” Goni said.
He added that search and rescue operations were being intensified until all abducted persons were located and rescued.
The military high command commended the troops and the ONSA Tactical Team for their “gallantry, professionalism, resilience and seamless coordination,” saying the operation further demonstrated the forces’ ability to project combat power into difficult terrain and deny terrorists freedom of action.
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