Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, under Operation HADIN KAI, have killed 44 suspected terrorists and injured 16 others during coordinated military operations across Borno State and the Lake Chad area.
The operations were conducted between October 26 and 28, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and restore security in the North-East region.
In Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, troops neutralised 28 suspected terrorists and injured six others on October 26.
Two days later, on October 28, troops of the operation’s Maritime Component, operating from the Naval Base at Lake Chad in Baga, neutralised another eight suspected terrorists and injured 10 others.
A separate air interdiction mission also targeted suspected terrorists allegedly involved in laying improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
The air operation reportedly neutralised eight operatives and destroyed their vehicle, motorcycles and materials suspected to be intended for making or deploying IEDs.
The combined operations brought the reported number of suspected terrorists killed to 44, while 16 others were injured.
The Theatre Command urged members of the public to continue providing credible information to security agencies to support ongoing military operations.
It said public cooperation remained important to efforts aimed at restoring lasting peace and security across the region.
