Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, “Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have neutralised a number of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, together with a high-profile member of the group’s Shura Council, Abu Hajara, throughout a fierce encounter in Kukawa native authorities space of Borno State.
Other outstanding terrorists killed through the operation, which passed off on thirty first October, 2026, included Abul Walid, a senior commander and shut affiliate of Ba Shuwa, the general Wali of ISWAP, in addition to two high-ranking Arab fighters.
The improvement was disclosed in an announcement issued yesterday by Captain Mohammed Goni, appearing media info officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), “Operation Hadin Kai” in Maiduguri.
Goni mentioned mixed troops deployed in Kukawa repelled an enormous assault by ISWAP terrorists on their places, deploying each floor forces and air property from the Air Component of the operation.
The army mentioned the engagement resulted within the neutralisation of a number of terrorists and the restoration of arms, ammunition and communication gadgets.
It described the operation as one other demonstration of the fight readiness, vigilance and superior firepower of troops in sustaining stress on terrorist parts throughout the North-East theatre.
The assertion famous that the assault on army positions in Kukawa got here barely three days after an identical encounter in Buni Yadi, the place no fewer than 55 terrorists had been reportedly neutralised.
Among these killed within the Buni Yadi operation had been key ISWAP commanders recognized as Ali Mandara Abba Gajiri, often known as Munzir; Habu Ikkima Nakif Yana Faruk; and Commander Gogore.
The Theatre Command reaffirmed its dedication to defending law-abiding residents and sustaining army operations till terrorist parts are fully defeated and their camps destroyed throughout the area.
It additionally assured residents of its willpower to take care of stress on insurgents and restore lasting peace and safety within the North-East.
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