Troops Repel ISWAP Attack, Rescue Abductees As Terrorists Surrender

Troops of “Operation Hadin Kai” have contained Islamic State West Africa (ISWAP) terrorists’ coordinated attack on Forward Operating Base ( FOB) at Logomani, in Ngala local government area of Borno State.

A statement issued to journalists yesterday in Maiduguri by the acting military information officer OPHK, Captain Mohammed Goni, said although the insurgents briefly exploited a section of the base’s defensive perimeter during the intense firefight, the troops rapidly regrouped, mounted a determined counter-offensive and decisively expelled the attackers, inflicting casualties and forcing the surviving terrorists to flee with varying degrees of gunshot wounds.

Goni said regrettably, one gallant soldier paid the supreme price, while two gun trucks and some combat enablers sustained damage during the engagement, adding that the situation at FOB Logomani remains firmly under the control of “Operation HADIN KAI” troops, with reinforcements deployed, exploitation operations ongoing and additional measures being implemented to further strengthen the defensive resilience of the location.

Goni added that on 7th July, 2026, troops of 115 Task Force Battalion, while conducting ongoing Search and Rescue operations in Askira/Uba local government area of Borno State, successfully rescued two additional abductees from a terrorist hideout.

He said during the operation, troops recovered cash of One Million Two Hundred Thousand Naira (N1,200,000.00) suspected to be proceeds of criminal activities, food items and other logistics believed to have supported terrorist operations.

The rescued victims according to the OPHK Spokesman have since been evacuated to a secure location where they are receiving appropriate medical care and psychosocial support.

He stated, “During the same period, troops of Operation HADIN KAI deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Logomani in Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State under Sector One successfully contained a coordinated attack by ISWAP terrorists.

“ Although the insurgents briefly exploited a section of the base’s defensive perimeter during the intense firefight, the troops rapidly regrouped, mounted a determined counter-offensive and decisively expelled the attackers, inflicting significant casualties and forcing the surviving terrorists to flee with varying degrees of gunshot wounds. Regrettably, one gallant soldier paid the supreme price, while two gun trucks and some combat enablers sustained damage during the engagement.

“The situation at FOB Logomani remains firmly under the control of Operation HADIN KAI troops, with reinforcements deployed, exploitation operations ongoing and additional measures being implemented to further strengthen the defensive resilience of the location.”

In another operational success, Goni said troops of 232 Battalion, acting on credible intelligence, apprehended a notorious criminal in Gombi local government area of Adamawa State.

He said follow-up exploitation of the arrest led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, two magazines and twenty-eight rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, adding that the suspect and recovered items are currently in military custody, while further investigations are underway to identify and apprehend other members of the criminal network.

Similarly, the acting military information officer OPHK, said troops of 149 Battalion arrested two suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Mobbar local government area of Borno State, stressing that the recovered items include cash sums, a Volkswagen Golf vehicle, construction materials, household items and other supplies suspected to have been destined for terrorist elements.

He said the suspects are currently undergoing interrogation, while the recovered items remain in military custody as investigations continue.

Goni said as part of ongoing offensive operations, troops of 24 Task Force Brigade, in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, conducted a clearance operation on known terrorist enclaves around Wulgo.

He further said that during the operation, troops exploited the terrorists’ hasty withdrawal and recovered a sack containing assorted illicit drugs abandoned by the fleeing insurgents, adding that the recovery further underscores the sustained pressure being mounted on terrorist elements, denying them freedom of movement and disrupting their operational capabilities.

He said additionally, six suspected ISWAP terrorists alongside their families surrendered to troops of 192 Battalion (Main) Sector 1 OPHK, adding that preliminary investigation revealed that the family escaped from Guduf Bubayagwa and Chikide terrorists enclaves on the Mandara mountains in Gwoza LGA.

Items recovered from the terrorists and their families according to Goni include the cumulative sum of N1,541,500.00, and two tecno mobile phones amongst other items.

Relatedly, he said troops apprehended suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP logistics supplier in Molai checkpoint in possession of large quantities of medical supplies without due clearance, adding that the suspect and the items are in custody for further interrogation.

He said in Sector 2 Area of Responsibility, Troops of 233 Tank Battalion in conjunction with Hunters intercepted and arrested a suspected BHT/ISWAP terrorist logistics supplier from Ngirya village of Tarmuwa LGA with five motorcycle tires, adding that the suspect and items are in military custody for investigation.

Goni noted that these latest operational gains underscore the effectiveness of sustained offensive operations, actionable intelligence and the seamless collaboration among security agencies and auxiliary forces in dismantling terrorist logistics networks, disrupting criminal activities and protecting vulnerable communities across the North East.

“’Headquarters Operation HADIN KAI assures the public that ongoing Search and Rescue operations will continue with unwavering resolve until every abducted person is accounted for and safely reunited with their families.

“ The Theatre Command also issues a stern warning to individuals involved in supplying food, fuel, construction materials, transportation or any other form of logistics to terrorist groups to immediately desist. Anyone found aiding, abetting or collaborating with terrorist elements, directly or indirectly, will be identified, apprehended and prosecuted in accordance with the law,” the statement read.